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Collectible Scottish Chess Sets

Transform your home with our unique chess sets reflecting the history of the Battle of Bannockburn and the works of Robert Burns.

Battle of Bannockburn Chess Set

700th Anniversary Edition

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Robert Burns Chess Set

Limited Edition

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Come with us on an adventure back in time

From the long and treacherous path that led to the fields of Bannockburn over seven centuries ago, to the rolling countryside of Ayrshire and the dreams of a young ploughboy. From the drama, passion and sacrifice for King and country to a different kind of love and passion from one of the world’s most creative minds.

These are the roads you will travel as you move these majestic players across the equally majestic chessboards.

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Only in those rarest of moments will you find a chess set with all 32 pieces different. And you may never see a chess set with pieces as exquisitely designed and crafted in solid pewter.

Each piece tells its own tale in one of two adventures: from loss to triumph on the field of battle; and from love to despair (and back again) – in the mind and heart of one man.

Every chess piece is a collaboration between creator, artist, model-maker & historian.

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Whether it’s to play, as a gift or simply to admire, these two luxury limited edition Chess Sets will grace any home, as a focus for today and an heirloom for future generations.

The first Bannockburn Chess Set was sold in 1996 to Walt Disneyworld, for the British Pavilion in the Epcot Centre, Florida. Since then we have sent Bruce, Edward and their armies off to every continent - except Antarctica! Battle of Bannockburn Chess sets are gracing homes in USA, Canada, Australia, Africa, China, Japan, Singapore, Germany, Denmark, England, Wales and Ireland – and, of course, Scotland.

The much more recent Robert Burns Chess Set is still a baby in comparison, but is already setting the pace with sales to the USA, Canada, Australia, Estonia and, of course, Scotland.

AND REMEMBER, IT'S FREE SHIPPING, DOOR-TO-DOOR, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!

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‘Bannockburn was more than a great battle and victory; it was a triumph against the odds for the freedom of man and nation’

So much so that the word has become a decisive term to describe a turning-point in any dire situation. And Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, whose all but personal triumph it was, enshrined his name in the history of Scotland, England and the lands beyond. When even the most determined and courageous would have given up on the struggle long before, Bruce fought on. His victory, against overwhelming odds, was one of the greatest achievements in military history and became part of the folklore of Scotland's perpetual struggle for self-direction.

Nigel Tranter OBE - Writer, Historian and Friend 1909-2000

Package includes

Presentation box

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Information booklet

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Audio CD

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Certificate

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  • I have always been interested in medieval history and I love my Battle of Bannockburn Chess Set! The chess-piece characters are beautifully designed and the pewter chessboard is magnificent. It is very different from a chessboard made of wood. In fact, we like the beautiful images of the Scottish Thistle and the Tudor Rose of England so much, that my wife went looking for the same images on the internet. As you can see from the photograph she found two glasses with the same seals.<br/><br/> To be honest, I am not a good chess player myself, but this wonderful set is a great asset to our home. In a way, it is adding to the history of our house which was built in 1513 - only two hundred years after Bannockburn, and is now a cultural heritage. I am grateful to you, Stirling 1314, for such an excellent transaction. It would not have been possible without you.

    Robert Adriaans

    Zierikzee, The Netherlands

  • My two all-time heroes are Robert Burns and Robert the Bruce. When I discovered the amazing Stirling 1314 Battle of Bannockburn and Robert Burns Chess sets, I couldn’t choose between them, so I had to get both in the end! <br/><br/> I’d love to show photographs but, unfortunately, both sets are now in storage awaiting my home refurbishment to complete. The chess sets are going to have pride of place in my new bar area, and photographs will follow in 2023. Such unique and beautiful products, it was my great pleasure to unpack, enjoy and, sadly, pack up again! <br/><br/> Well done to John and the team for the care and attention to the superb detail apparent in these chess sets. And thanks to John also for introducing me to the books of Nigel Tranter – I really enjoyed his Bruce trilogy. I am really happy with both sets and can’t wait to put them on display - and let the games begin!

    Alan Docherty

    Hunters Hill, New South Wales, Australia

  • As a professional photographer, it is important to have equal professional objectivity on any commission, but I was then asked by John Morgan to photograph his Bannockburn chess set. I was immediately attracted to its beauty and artistry - and fascinated by the origin of the idea: namely the Robert the Bruce Trilogy by Scottish historic novelist, Nigel Tranter. <br/><br/> Three outcomes resulted from the photo shoot. Firstly, within days I found and began reading the Bruce Trilogy, without doubt one of the most incredible adventure stories ever written. I have now read it twice! Secondly and thirdly, John got the photographs he wanted, and I was delighted to go home that night with my own Battle of Bannockburn Chess Set! <br/><br/> Ever since then, throughout our many nomadic moves, Robert the Bruce and company have been on display in the Horne family home. But in all that time, I have always wanted the set to have its own space. So, I am delighted, that this year, having settled in Monsempron-Libos, France, I have made a special simple table and our Bannockburn set has pride of place in our new home. Apart from being a delight to play, the set is truly beautiful - a creative work of art - and has been a constant topic of conversation with our visitors throughout our travels. How fortuitous to think that I was able to trade a lifetime of pleasure for a good days’ work!

    Bill Horne

    Monsempron-Libos, France

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