Battle of the River Dee

Battle of the River Dee
Part of First War of Scottish Independence
Date 29 June 1308 Location near Buittle, Scotland Result Crown victory
Belligerents
Scottish Crown	Rebels
Commanders and leaders
Edward Bruce	Donald of Islay or Dungal MacDouall (See § Location and identity of Gallovidian leader)
Strength
less than 1200[1]	~1200[1]
Casualties and losses
unknown, likely heavy[2]	~200 dead[1]

The Battle of the River Dee or the Battle of the River Cree, was fought on 29 June 1308 during the Scottish Wars of Independence near Buittle, on the banks of the River Dee or River Cree, Galloway, Scotland.^[3]

Sir Edward de Brus having been left in command in Galloway, Edward led a campaign in Galloway.^[3] Edward had defeated John St John during the Battle of Kirroughtree. He then turned his attention to the stronghold of Buittle Castle and the Balliol lands.^{[citation needed]}

On 29 June 1308, the forces of Edward met a force commanded by Donald of Islay or Dungal MacDouall of Galloway and Sir Ingram de Umfraville and Sir Aymer de St John, on the banks of the River Dee at a ford on the River.^[1] The forces of MacDouall were routed with heavy losses.^[3][2]