<P> The First War ( 1296 -- 1328 ) began with the English invasion of Scotland in 1296 , and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Edinburgh - Northampton in 1328 . The Second War ( 1332 -- 1357 ) began with the English - supported invasion by Edward Balliol and the `` Disinherited '' in 1332 , and ended in 1357 with the signing of the Treaty of Berwick . The wars were part of a great crisis for Scotland and the period became one of the most defining times in its history . At the end of both wars , Scotland retained its status as an independent state . The wars were important for other reasons , such as the emergence of the longbow as a key weapon in medieval warfare . </P>
<P> The First War ( 1296 -- 1328 ) began with the English invasion of Scotland in 1296 , and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Edinburgh - Northampton in 1328 . The Second War ( 1332 -- 1357 ) began with the English - supported invasion by Edward Balliol and the `` Disinherited '' in 1332 , and ended in 1357 with the signing of the Treaty of Berwick . The wars were part of a great crisis for Scotland and the period became one of the most defining times in its history . At the end of both wars , Scotland retained its status as an independent state . The wars were important for other reasons , such as the emergence of the longbow as a key weapon in medieval warfare . </P>
when did the scottish wars of independence start
when did the scottish wars of independence start
1296
1296