Born around 1296, Marjorie Bruce was the daughter of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, and Isabella of Mar. Her early life was marked by the turmoil of the Wars of Scottish Independence. In 1306, at just 10, Marjorie was captured by English forces after her father declared himself king. She spent eight years in captivity, moving between English convents and castles. In 1314, following the Scottish victory at Bannockburn, she was released in a prisoner exchange. A year later, Marjorie married Walt

Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce, was only 10 when she was captured by the English. She spent eight long years moved between cold castles and convents, a child caught in war. After Bannockburn she was freed, and soon married Walter Stewart, joining two great Scottish families. But at just 19, tragedy struck, thrown from her horse while pregnant, she died soon after. Her son, Robert II, became the first Stewart king. Marjorie lies at Paisley Abbey, her brief life leaving a legacy that