The Battle of Bannockburn chess set stands not only as a game but as a tribute to one of Scotland’s defining chapters. Inspired by the epic tale, no better told than in the trilogy “The Bruce” by Scotland’s greatest historical novelist Nigel Tranter OBE, the Battle of Bannockburn chess set is a modern celebration of a story that deserves to be held, admired, and passed on.

In an age where memories live in the Cloud and trends refresh every few seconds, it’s easy to believe that permanence is a thing of the past.

At Stirling1314, we believe that true luxury isn’t about what’s new - it’s about what endures. That’s why we craft heirlooms: pieces designed to last lifetimes, not just seasons.

Add Fast Chess with The Robert Burns Chess Set - to a Charity Burns Supper with a Michel Roux Jr. version of the Haggis - and what do you get?

A £227,000 cheque, Mate! 

My Main ‘lineage’ (if I can be permitted to call it that) to Robert the Bruce is through the two Luxury pewter chess sets we produce at Stirling 1314.

Gracing homes and locations on every continent - except Antarctica!

A Unique Responsibility Very few chess sets in the world have as much thought, care and attention...

The clock ticks on towards the 23rd and 24th of July and the 706th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn.

And so it is, we have Robert the Bruce as a Knight in the light side and Edward II as a Knight in the dark side (where else?). The rest, as they say, is history…

Wars are won by armies that trust and believe in their leaders.