The Capitulation of Irvine was an early armed conflict of the Wars of Scottish Independence which took place on 7 June 1297.
This was one of several rebellions taking place across Scotland, including those of several Scottish nobles and Andrew Moray in the north.
They were prepared to go into battle against the approaching English forces and had made camp at Knadgerhill, on the north side of the loch.
However, dissension amongst the Scots leaders was so great that a knight, Sir Richard Lundie said that there was no safety in a host which was divided against itself, and went over with his men to join Percy.
Barrow argues that the intention of the Scots nobles was to prolong negotiations with King Edward I of England, allowing William Wallace to organise his rebellion.