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Bannockburn

American  
[ban-uhk-burn, ban-uhk-burn] / ˈbæn əkˌbɜrn, ˌbæn əkˈbɜrn /

noun

  1. a village in central Scotland: site of the victory (1314) of the Scots under Robert the Bruce over the English, which assured the independence of Scotland.


Bannockburn British  
/ ˈbænəkˌbɜːn /

noun

  1. a village in central Scotland, south of Stirling: nearby is the site of a victory (1314) of the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, over the English. Pop: 7396 (2001)

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A year ago, Marc Chandler, a veteran currency strategist now at Bannockburn Capital Markets, argued that the dollar wasn’t at risk of being dethroned during an onstage debate at a foreign exchange conference.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

For example, the victory scored by King Robert the Bruce of Scotland over the English at Bannockburn in 1314 is given as much attention as later Anglo-French clashes.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 11, 2026

“A repeat of the Truss episode is what people are afraid of,” said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist and managing director at Bannockburn Capital Markets.

From MarketWatch Nov. 21, 2025

The model was produced using details from two virtual images of The Bruce, who led the Scots to victory over English troops led by King Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2024

There was no visible line between Scotland and England, although Flodden and Bannockburn had been fought about it.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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