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Edward I and Scotland

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1286Mar 19Alexander III of Scotland dies
  Alexander III of Scotland died leaving no male heir. Margaret 'Maid of Norway' was next in line for the Scottish throne because her mother was the only child of Alexander that had children.
1290SepMargaret, 'Maid of Norway' dies on voyage
  Margaret, the 'Maid of Norway', granddaughter of Alexander III and next in line for the Scottish crown was travelling to Scotland when she died on Orkney during the voyage.
Jul 18Treaty of Brigham
  The agreement of the marriage between Margaret Maid of Norway to the first Prince of Wales Prince Edward (II). Margaret was the granddaughter of Alexander III the king of Scotland and was the successor to the Scottish crown. Margaret died on the journey. This led to disputed succession in Scotland.
1291May 10Edward I meets Scottish Claimants
  Edward I met the claimants for the Scottish crown at Norham.
1292Nov 17John Balliol chosen by Edward I as Scottish King
  At Berwick Edward I declared John Balliol to be the new Scottish King.
1294Edward Balliol asks for resources
  Edward Balliol arrived in London and asked for men and money for Edward's French war.
1295OctTreaty Auld Alliance
  John Balliol went to France and arranged the Treaty Auld Alliance (Content ?)
1296Edward captures Urquhart Castle
  The castle on Loch Ness fell to the English. Sir William Fitz Warine was left in charge of the castle as its Constable.
AprBalliol: Renounces homage to England
  In March of 1296 Edward I had attacked and sacked Berwick. Balliol renounced homage to England.
Apr 27Battle of Dunbar
  John Balliol was defeated at the battle of Dunbar by Edward I.
JulBalliol: Surrenders at Stracathro, Edward takes the Stone of Scone
  The English had taken many castles and in July 1296 Balliol surrendered to Edward I. Balliol was allowed to retire to France some years later. Edward advanced to Elgin and on his return to England took the Stone of Scone.
1297Sep 11Battle at Stirling Bridge
  William Wallace and Andrew De Moray leaders of the Scottish revolt in the South and North joined forces and defeated the English army led by Surrey at Stirling. The Scots caught the English forces as they crossed a bridge across the Forth.
1298Jul 22Battle of Falkirk
  Edward's army defeated Wallace. The battle is dominated by the English and Welsh longbows.
1300MayEdward starts another Scottish campaign
  After staying briefly at the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds, Edward I travelled north to Carlisle. His son, Edward (II) of Caernarvon remained at the Abbey for a week longer, living as a monk, before following his father. The king ensured his standard had been blessed by every holy relic that the Abbey possessed.
JulCaerlaverock Castle siege
  The castle fell within 5 days and the Scots gave Edward I little resistance. Edward (II) of Caernarvon took control of the rearguard of the English army and apart from a small skirmish, saw no action.
AugThe Pope Intervenes
  The Pope sent a letter to Edward demanding that he should withdraw from Scotland. Edward ignored the letter, but because the campaign was not a success, the English soon left for England anyway.
Oct 30Truce with the Scots
  Edward arranged a truce and returned to England.
1301SummerEdward advances into Scotland
  Edward I finds the land laid waste as he advanced into Scotland. At Linlithgow he halted, built a castle where he spent Christmas.
1302SpringTreaty is signed
  Edward and the Scots signed a peace treaty and John Segrave was left in charge in Scotland with a force of 20,000 men.
1303Edward takes Urquhart Castle
  As part of Edward's campaign in Scotland he attacked and took control of Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness. Sir Alexander Comyn was left in change.
SpringJohn Comyn is appointed regent
  The Scots appointed John Comyn as regent and with Sir Simon Frazer he marched south from northern Scotland to repel the English. Segrave was captured by the Scottish forces.
MayEdward's last campaign in Scotland
  William Wallace had returned to Scotland from France where he had been in exile and so Edward took an army into Scotland.
DecEdward stays at Dunfermline Abbey
  Edward spent the winter months at Dunfermline Abbey where he planned the attack on Stirling Castle.
1304SpringEdward besieges Stirling Castle
  Edward began a siege of Stirling Castle.
JulStirling Castle surrenders
  The Scots surrendered Stirling Castle to Edward.
1305William Wallace captured
  William Wallace was betrayed and captured by the English.
AugWallace executed
  William Wallace was tried and executed.
1306Feb 10John Comyn murdered by Robert Bruce
  Robert Bruce murdered John Comyn.
Mar 25Robert Bruce is crowned Robert I of Scotland
  Robert Bruce was crowned King of Scotland At Scone Abbey.

 
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Key People

 Alexander (III, King of Scotland 1249-1286)
 Margaret (Maid of Norway)
 EDWARD (I, King of England 1272-1307)
 Balliol, John (King of Scotland 1292-1296)
 Balliol, Edward (King of Scotland 1332)
 Wallace, William
 EDWARD (II, King of England 1307-1327)
 Bruce, Robert (the Bruce, I, King of the Scots 1306-1329)

Key Places

 Urquhart Castle
 Scone Abbey
 Stirling Castle


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