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Timeline - A history of Anglo-Scottish relations

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(Reuters) - Here is a look at Scotland's relations with England as Prime Minister David Cameron heads north for talks with Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond. -- England's King Edward I invades Scotland in 1296 but his army is defeated by Scotsman William Wallace. After a series of battles England regains some control over Scotland. -- In 1314, Robert the Bruce defeats the army of Edward II at Bannockburn, reaffirming the independence of Scotland. -- In 1603, James VI of Scotland inherits the English throne, to become James I of England, when Elizabeth I dies without an heir. ...

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