Robert Bruce was inaugurated King of Scots at Scone. He was enthroned by Isabella, wife of John Comyn, earl of Buchan, and aunt of Duncan, earl of Fife. Bishop William Lamberton of St Andrews celebrated mass for the new king … Continue reading
During the night of 18/19 March, King Alexander III was killed falling from his horse in Fife. He had met with his councillors at Edinburgh Castle on 18 March and following this meeting, he set out for Fife where his … Continue reading
At a parliament held at St Andrews, the leading nobles of Scotland wrote to Philip IV of France noting the ‘special affection’ the French king has for their ‘prince and leader’ Robert Bruce and also noting business concerning the Holy … Continue reading
On 11 March, 1302 from the grange of Maybole, Robert de Brus, earl of Carrick, the future king, issued a statement that the abbot and convent of Melrose are exempt from providing forinsec service since they should be, through charters … Continue reading
