poet, Robert Burns. Hugh MacDiarmid (1892 - 1978) was a Scottish poet, considered one of the principal forces behind the Scottish Renaissance, he had a great influence on Scottish culture and politics. Film Braveheart is a historical war film that portrays the life of William Wallace during the First War of Scottish Independence. Mel Gibson portrayed Wallace onscreen, as well as directing the film. Screenwriter Randall Wallace had largely based the screenplay upon the poem The Wallace by Blind Harry. Although the film caused a rise in Scottish nationalism, with Lin Anderson, author of Braveheart: From Hollywood To Holyrood, claiming the film helped Scotland get its own devolved parliament, the film has been criticized for its historical inaccuracy, but its alleged inaccuracies have entered into popular culture itself. What was intended to be a more accurate film about the Wars of Scottish Independence was written and directed by David Mackenzie and titled Outlaw King. Outlaw King has faced its own critics for inaccuracy. A notable example is how Robert the Bruce (Chris Pine) is portrayed as an enigmatic and well-behaved man of the people who desires to restore Scotland to the Scottish people. However, historian Fiona Watson (historian) notes the real King Robert I was most likely cold, canny, and driven by his personal ambition, and Edward, Prince of Wales (Billy Howle), Bruce's enemy, was depicted as a cruel, sadistic, and oppressive person who is eager to succeed his father, King Edward Longshanks (Stephen Dillane). In reality, Prince Edward was reluctant to assume the kingship and was known to be generous with his servants. See also Devolution in the United Kingdom Unionism in Scotland Irish nationalism Scottish independence Scottish republicanism References External links