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The Auld Alliance, first agreed in 1295, was a historical treaty between Scotland and France, whereby if England attacked either country the other country would invade English territory, as became evident at Flodden, 1513. Principally, a military and diplomatic agreement, its influence also extended into the lives of the Scottish population in a number of ways, including architecture, law, and the spoken language, due in part to the Scottish mercenaries participating in French armies. Scots also greatly enjoyed having their choice of France's finest wines.

Robert the Bruce renewed the alliance with the 1326 Treaty of Corbeil. During the 14th and 15th centuries the treaty was invoked six times.

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