Irvine

Irvine is a royal burgh on the coast of Ayrshire, near the mouth of the River Irvine. Its harbour served the western Lowlands, while its position made it a gathering place during Scotland's struggle against English rule. In July 1297 Scottish nobles confronting an English army at Irvine agreed to submit, in an episode known as the Capitulation of Irvine. Resistance continued elsewhere and soon brought another English army to battle at Stirling Bridge.