Harrying of Buchan

Harrying of Buchan
Part of First War of Scottish Independence
Date May – late 1308 Location Buchan, Scotland Result Scottish Royal Victory
Belligerents
Scottish Royal Army	Scottish Rebels
Commanders and leaders
Edward Bruce, Earl of Carrick Robert the Bruce	John Comyn, Earl of Buchan
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Heavy; John Comyn, Earl of Buchan fled

The Harrying of Buchan, also known as the Herschip (hardship) or Rape of Buchan, took place in 1308 during the Wars of Scottish Independence. It saw vast areas of Buchan in northeast Scotland, then ruled by Clan Comyn, burned to the ground by Robert the Bruce and his brother Edward, immediately following their success at the Battle of Barra.