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Scottish Military Road Network
Medieval Scotland lacked standardized military roads like those later built by General Wade, but had a network of old tracks, Roman remains, monaster…
Timeline
- 1100–1310Scotland · ScotlandRoman remains, monastery paths, and burgh trade routes formed the basis of medieval travel; paved passes such as Causey Mounth allowed armies and pack trains to cross bogs and mountains.
- 1311–1320Scottish Lowlands to the border · LowlandsAround Bannockburn in 1314, Bruce's forces and the English army frequently maneuvered through Lowland and border passes; routes such as Wheel Causeway played a key role in the itineraries of Edward I's Scottish campaigns.
- 1315–1318Western Scotland to the Irish Sea coast · WestBetween 1315 and 1318, Bruce and his brothers repeatedly assembled forces and Galloglass mercenaries via western routes before crossing the sea to Ireland, illustrating the link between medieval military roads and sea transport.
Sources
- Medieval Roads https://scotways.com/ken/medieval-roads/
- Old Roads of Scotland: Medieval Period https://oldroadsofscotland.com/miscmediaeval.htm