Bishop Adam of Caithness was brutally murdered in his house at Halkirk. Tensions had been high since the time of his predecessor, John, over the collection of teinds. Indeed, Bishop John had also suffered attacks survived mutilation in 1201. Following … Continue reading
Edward I’s progress through Scotland, which began in March 1296, was coming to an end. Following his parliament on 28 August at Berwick, at which time he received the homage and fealty of several hundred Scots, he remained in the … Continue reading
The Treaty of Northampton, also called the Treaty of Birgham-Northampton, was endorsed by Edward I at Northampton. The terms had been negotiated at Birgham (BWK) the previous month and called for the marriage of Margaret, ‘the Maid of Norway’, granddaughter … Continue reading
Patrick III, earl of Dunbar died and was succeeded by his son, Patrick IV.
The Treaty of Newcastle was agreed between Alexander II and Henry III, by which Alexander promised to retrain from hostilities against England ‘unless in defence of Scottish interests’. Also included in the treaty was the betrothal of Alexander’s young son, … Continue reading
David of Strathbogie, earl of Atholl died while on crusade at Carthage. He was succeeded by his son, John (d.1306).
A parliament was held at Stirling under King John Balliol, his second parliament of the first year his reign. At this parliament, Robert Bruce (the future king), who had previously failed to give King John homage, duly appeared and was … Continue reading
Edward I’s progress through Scotland: Edward traveled through Banffshire and Moray this week – from Cullen to The Moor (23-24 July) on to ‘Rapenache’ (25 July) and finally Elgin (26-28 July), where he accepted several letters of fealty from Scots, … Continue reading
The garrison of Stirling Castle, led by William Oliphant, surrendered to Edward I, who used his newest siege engine, the ‘Warwolf’, against the Scots.
John Balliol publicly resigned the kingdom and royal dignity to the bishop of Durham, acting on behalf of King Edward, at Brechin Castle, in the presence of Donald, earl of Mar, John Comyn, earl of Buchan, John Comyn, lord of … Continue reading
