From Inverkip, Aymer de Valence, captain of the army and lieutenant of the king south of the Forth, and Robert fitz Pagan, wrote to the constable and marshal of the army, and keeper of the wardrobe. They certify that Sir John … Continue reading
Robert Hastang, sheriff of Roxburgh, sends a report to Edward I on the Scots’ activities in the area. He reports the inroad by the Scots under Ingram de Umfraville and William Balliol on Selkirk forest, which was held by Simon … Continue reading
Edward I, overlord of Scotland, issued a writ addressed to John Balliol, king of Scots. He says that he postponed the muster which was to have been at London on 1 September and now orders John to send men to … Continue reading
Edward I wrote to the guardian of the monastery of Kelso noting the request by ‘Friar’ Thomas of Durham, their fellow monk, that as their church is destitute through the continued and voluntary absence of ‘friar’ Richard, late abbot, a … Continue reading
On this date, Walter of ‘Bedewynde’ was granted royal letters of presentation to the church of Kilpatrick on the Clyde (DNB). See the document in the database here.
A charter to Coldingham Priory is issued by Alexander II. Though not necessarily an important document for the priory, the charter marked a watershed in his kingship. From this point forward, the plural of majesty was adopted and used systematically … Continue reading
Thomas, illegitimate son of the late Alan, lord of Galloway, was defeated by Alexander II and Fearchar, earl of Ross. Thomas had gained the support of the Galwegians following Alan’s death without a legitimate male heir.
King Alexander II died of fever on the island of Kerrera, in Oban Bay, during an expedition against King Haakon IV of Norway. He was buried at Melrose Abbey.
On this date, a parliament was held by John Balliol at Stirling. This was King John’s penultimate parliament, and the main order of business would likely have been the Franco-Scottish treaty which was concluded that October and ratified in February … Continue reading
Edward I, as overlord of Scotland, writes to Alan, bishop of Caithness, chancellor of Scotland, noting that it is illegal in Scotland for a baron or anyone else to have a prison in which he detains a felon accused of … Continue reading
