This story was written for Ruaridh who lives next door to us.

One day, then aged 8 years, he asked me, “Mr Bonthron, do you ever write anything about the medieval period?

“Do you mean knights with horses?”

“Yes. Have you heard of The Battle of Bannockburn?”

“Right, Ruaridh, you’re on! I’ll write you a story. “

His siter Anja, then aged 6 years, piped, “Can I be in it too, please?”

A few days later his Gran said, “John, do you know that we are related to William Wallace on our Kenneth’s side of the family?”

These conversations took place in March 2014, a few months before the 700 year anniversary of the great battle. From my researches this little tale complements this great event.

Perhaps what you read actually happened?

This is a read to story for younger children and a self-reader for P3 and upward.

If you like this one, try “The Terror of Braemar”.

Both stories are available in A5 booklet hardcopy. Let me know if you want copies.