According to historian A. F. Murison, "On three successive days there occurred skirmishes between bodies of archers, Buchan's men getting the worst of the encounter day after day. Buchan's force, however, was continuously getting additions, while Bruce was getting pinched with hunger. Placing the King in his litter again, Bruce's men changed quarters, marching slowly in fighting order, with their sick chief in the centre, and restricting themselves rigidly to defence.
In accordance with historian A. F. Murison, "On three successive days there took place clashes between groups of archers, Buchan's troops suffering the most damage each day. Buchan's force, however, was continually being reinforced, whereas Bruce was facing shortages of food. Replacing the King in his litter once more, Buchan's men relocated to new quarters, marching slowly in battle formation, with their ailing leader at the center, and adhering strictly to defensive tactics.