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Front: Robert the Bruce (1274-1329), King of Scots

Despite several setbacks, Bruce was able to finally secured Scotland's independence from England. He attacked the English bases in Scotland. His attempts to capture Stirling Castle led to his famous victory at Bannockburn in 1314. Although Bruce had undisputed control over Scotland after Bannockburn, the King of England did not recognize him as King of an independent country until 1328.

Back: Scene of the Battle of Bannockburn

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Front: Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet

Burns is a well-known Scottish poet. He collected, revised and adapted Scottish folk songs from across the country. His poem Auld Lang Syne is a familiar song in New Year eve, and Scots Wha Hae served as an unofficial Scottish national anthem for many years.

Back: Mouse and rose from Burn's poem

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Front: Mary M. Slessor (1848-1915), missionary

Slessor was born in Scotland, daughter of a shoemaker. She was raised as a Presbyterian and became very active in church. She was never married. After training by Presbyterian mission society in 1876, she sailed for Calabar (now part of Nigeria) for missionary work.

Back: Map of Calabar in Nigeria

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This note is not in my collection. Scans courtesy of Ron Wise

Front: Robert the Bruce (1274-1329), King of Scots

Back: Equestrian statue of Robert the Bruce and Stirling Castle