How James II used heavy artillery to reclaim a Scottish stronghold

History · Published 4 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: In 1460, King James II of Scotland turned his sights on Roxburgh, one of the final English-held territories in his kingdom. This video examines the siege and the cutting-edge weaponry used to break the deadlock.

The siege of Roxburgh represented a pivotal moment for James II, who had successfully consolidated his domestic rule. To capture this English holdout, the King deployed bombards—some of the most powerful and modern weapons available at the time.

While visual records of the specific event are scarce, the video uses historical context to illustrate how these heavy artillery pieces shaped the conflict.

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