GALLERY: Robert the Bruce festival takes place in Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff Park
The Robert the Bruce Festival returned to Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline this weekend as part of the 750th anniversary celebration of the legendary Scottish king.
Jousting at the Robert the Bruce Festival, Dunfermline. Image: David Wardle
The Robert the Bruce Festival kicked off at Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline on Sunday, June 1 2025, drawing crowds to a lively celebration of Scottish history in honour of King Robert the Bruce.
This year’s event marks the 750th anniversary of his birth, making the occasion even more significant for locals and visitors alike.
Running from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, the festival offered battle re-enactments, living history camps, live music, storytelling, traditional crafts, and a taste of medieval life.
Visitors on Sunday enjoyed action-packed demonstrations, from sword-fighting and archery to blacksmithing and weaving. Storytellers captivated audiences with tales from Scotland’s past, while folk musicians brought the grounds to life with traditional tunes. Families enjoyed activities such as crafts, treasure hunts, and educational exhibits.
Photographer David Wardle was there to capture the fun on Sunday.
Kids ready to join the battle. Image: David Wardle
Robert the Bruce Festival 2025. Image: David Wardle
Medieval life at the Bruce Festival. Image: David Wardle
Learning about weapons. Image: David Wardle
A swashbuckling day out! Image: David Wardle
Dressed up for the occasion! Image: David Wardle
Even the dogs popped along for the day. Image: David Wardle
Battle re-enactment. Image: David Wardle
Strong man competition. Image: David Wardle
A young squire learns some jousting skills. Image: David Wardle
Off to battle. Image: David Wardle
In the stocks. Image: David Wardle
A swashbuckling day out! Image: David Wardle
Youngsters take on the soldiers! Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Ready for battle! Image: David Wardle
Now really ready for battle! Image: David Wardle
Learning the ropes. Image: David Wardle
Crowds enjoy the re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Mercy! Image: David Wardle
Crowds enjoy the show. Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Winner takes the crown! Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Jousting. Image: David Wardle
Kids v soldiers! Image: David Wardle
A soggy time in the stocks! Image: David Wardle
Kneel. Image: David Wardle
Fighting on the battlefield. Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Kids join in with their soft swords! Image: David Wardle
What a smash! Image: David Wardle
Charge! Image: David Wardle
Difficult to see out of these helmets! Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
Fighting. Image: David Wardle
Attack! Image: David Wardle
Jousting pain! Image: David Wardle
Medieval re-enactments. Image: David Wardle
What a battle! Image: David Wardle
Wounded retreat. Image: David Wardle
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