Richard III's Invasion of Scotland
- When
- 1482
- Where
- Berwick-upon-Tweed; Edinburgh
- Episodes
- 2
In 1482, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, led an English invasion of Scotland. The campaign resulted in the recapture of Berwick-upon-Tweed on 24 August and the subsequent advance to Edinburgh.
Episodes
- Advance to Edinburgh
Following the success at Berwick, Richard's army continued north and reached Edinburgh in 1482.
- Recapture of Berwick-upon-Tweed
Richard's forces recaptured the border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed from Scottish control on 24 August 1482.
Background and detail
Background. Tensions between England and Scotland escalated in the early 1480s, with war looming by 1480. Richard, then Duke of Gloucester, was appointed Lieutenant-General of the North to manage the threat. Following intermittent skirmishing, an invasion was launched in 1482 under his command.
The 1482 Campaign. Richard's army advanced into Scotland. The campaign culminated in the recapture of Berwick-upon-Tweed from Scottish control. Following this success, the English forces continued their push northward, reaching Edinburgh.
People involved
- Richard, Duke of Gloucester · Commander of the English invasion force
Sources
- Richard III of England Wikipedia
- Anglo-Scottish Wars Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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