The Auld Alliance

FuNsTeR · Dec 25, 2003, 07:25 AM

The Auld Alliance - Scotland and France

‘To drink withe ws the new fresche wyne
That grew apone the revar Ryne,
Fresche fragrant claretis out of France,
Off Angeo and of Orliance,’
William Dunbar extolls the selections of wine
to be found in Edinburgh to King James IV.

Scotland’s most famous connection with Europe was the Auld Alliance with France. First agreed in 1295/6 the Auld Alliance was built on Scotland and France’s shared need to curtail English expansion. Primarily it was a military and diplomatic alliance but for most of the population it brought tangible benefits through pay as mercenaries in France’s armies and the pick of finest French wines.

the rest of the history is Here

kinetic · Dec 31, 2003, 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by FuNsTeR
and the pick of finest French wines.

You'll do anything for a free drink!

Dec 25, 2003, 07:25 AM	#1
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