The film captures his coronation, key battles (Methven, Loudoun Hill), and guerilla tactics accurately. However, it simplifies his earlier shifting allegiances and compresses the timeline significantly.

She was Robert's real second wife and was captured by the English. The film alters the timing of their marriage and may conflate her imprisonment conditions with those of other Bruce women.

Portrayed as a formidable and determined adversary to Scottish independence, consistent with historical accounts of his campaigns and actions (like using the Warwolf trebuchet).

While Edward II was considered less capable than his father, the film exaggerates his incompetence/cruelty and invents his presence and a one-on-one duel with Bruce at Loudoun Hill, which is entirely fictional.

Accurately depicts his unwavering loyalty to Bruce and his famed ferocity ("Black Douglas," the "Douglas Larder"). His almost unhinged intensity might be heightened for dramatic effect.

Based on Angus Og MacDonald of Islay, who historically gave Robert the Bruce crucial support and shelter during his time as an outlaw.

The Battle of Loudoun Hill did occur and was a Scottish victory. The film portrays this battle, but some details of the tactics and the specific course of events are likely dramatized.

Robert the Bruce did kill John Comyn (Red Comyn). The circumstances surrounding the killing, including whether it was premeditated or in self-defense, are debated by historians. The film presents a specific version of the event, but it is not definitively known.

Robert the Bruce's marriage to Elizabeth de Burgh was a historical fact. The film portrays their relationship, but the intimacy and some details of their interactions are fictionalized.

The film condenses and alters the timeline of some events for narrative purposes. While the general sequence of events is maintained, some specific dates and durations are changed.

The film accurately reflects the turbulent and fragmented state of Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence, with various factions vying for power and loyalty.

The film depicts the use of medieval weaponry and armor. While generally accurate, some specific details of the arms and armor used might be simplified or not entirely period-accurate.

The film attempts to portray aspects of medieval Scottish culture. While some elements are likely accurate, others might be romanticized or based on broader medieval stereotypes rather than specifically Scottish practices.

The film does not shy away from depicting the brutality and violence of the medieval era, which is historically accurate. Warfare and punishments were often harsh and unforgiving.

The film shows the influence of the Church in medieval society and its involvement in political affairs. This is a historically accurate portrayal, though the specific interactions and pronouncements of church figures are dramatized.

The film makes good use of the Scottish landscape, which is a crucial element of the story. The scenery and settings contribute to the film's atmosphere and historical authenticity.