On February 27, 1545 in Celtic History
Battle of ancrum moor
From the late thirteenth Century until 1560, Scotland had one primary ally in Europe, the Kingdom of France. This alliance had been mutually beneficial to both sides, providing military support and money in the fight against a common enemy, England. H
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