Murray, Andrew (d. 1297). An undeservedly unsung hero of the Scottish Wars of Independence, he came to the fore in 1297, when most prominent Scots had submitted to Edward I. He master-minded widespread risings in northern Scotland, advanced south with his supporters, and joined forces with William Wallace. Together they brilliantly exploited English tactical errors at the battle of Stirling Bridge (11 September 1297). Wallace went on to invade northern England, but Murray was soon dead, apparently from wounds sustained at Stirling.





