Historians of late medieval Europe have pointed to the Sicilian Vespers or the Flemish Revolts against the French crowns as examples of popular unrest against foreign powers. Many have noted parallels with Scotland’s wars with England, but, until now, there has been no systematic discussion about whether the Anglo-Scottish wars from the late thirteenth to mid-fourteenth centuries should be included in the roll call of popular revolts. This chapter argues that the Scottish Wars of Independence should be regarded as one of the big revolts of late medieval Europe. This is achieved through a close analysis of a wide range of sources that are not always easy to use. The best narrative sources are either hostile English sources or later Scottish chronicles that may reflect official propaganda, or developing folklore, more than reality. These are common challenges for medievalists but are particularly acute in this context because of myths that developed over several centuries. Nevertheless, there are plenty of reports of incidents and events that clearly show popular participation in the wars. When treated with care, this material sheds an abundance of light on the nature of popular politics during this period of conflict.