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Invasion of Scotland

Scotland · Warfare / England War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

28Records
934–1581Date range
15Named people
7Places

Chronological records

934

Constantine II934

Fordun · Warfare / England War

Athelstan attacks the east coast of Scotland & reaches Fordun in the Mearns

1031

Malcolm II1031

Scotia · Warfare / England War

Canute arrives in Scotland & forces the Scottish King's to submit to him

1054

Macbeth1054

Warfare / England War

Edward the Confessor places Siward of Nothumbria in charge of the invasion.

Macbeth1054

Warfare / England War

Malcolm III, "son of the king of the Cumbrians" is restored to his throne, as ruler of Kingdom of Strathclyde.

Macbeth1054

Warfare / England War

The invasion restored Mael Coluim, described as the son of the king of the Cumbrians, to the throne of the Kingdom of Strathclyde.

Macbeth1054

Warfare / England War

This Mael Coluim should not be confused with Mael Coluim mac Donnchada, the future Malcolm III of Scotland.

Macbeth1054

Firth of Tay · Warfare / England War

Siward of Northumbria takes his fleet into the Firth of Tay

Malcolm III1054

Warfare / England War

Malcolm III, "son of the king of the Cumbrians" is restored to his throne, as ruler of Kingdom of Strathclyde

1072

Malcolm III1072

Perth · Warfare / England War

William I invades Scotland crossing Lothian & the Forth reaching Perth

1091

Malcolm III1091

Lothian · Warfare / England War

The Scottish invasion of England grinds to a halt in Lothian

1097

Donald III Ban1097

Warfare / England War

Deposed as co-ruler of Scotland by Edgar & an English Army backed by William Rufus

Edgar1097

Warfare / England War

Magnus III of Norway sets off on a wave of conquest around the Scottish coast

1243

Alexander II1243

Warfare / England War

Henry III threatens to invade Scotland but cannot gain the support of enough English barons

1295

John Balliol1295

Warfare / England War

Edward I invades Scotland after John Balliol renounces allegiance & allies with France

1302

Robert I the Bruce1302

Warfare / England War

Robert I the Bruce makes peace with Edward I

1303

John Comyn1303

Warfare / England War

The Scots appoint John Comyn Regent who with Simon Frazer repels the English & Segrave is captured

Simon Frazer1303

Warfare / England War

The Scots appoint John Comyn Regent who with Simon Frazer repels the English & Segrave is captured

Robert I the Bruce1303

Elgin · Warfare / England War

Edward invades Scotland & advances as far as Elgin

1304

Robert I the Bruce1304

Warfare / England War

Robert I the Bruce makes a reconcilliation with Edward I

1306

Robert I the BruceMarch 1306

Warfare / England War

As soon as Edward I hears of the coronation he prepares for war

1307

Robert I the Bruce1307

Warfare / England War

The aging Edward I decides to come to Scotland at the head of a large army to punish the Scots rebellion but the now weak and sick king is ineffectual as a military leader

1311

Robert I the Bruce1311

Warfare / England War

Edward II launches his 2nd raid into Scotland but is turned back

1482

Alexander Stewart Albany, 3rd1482

Warfare / England War

Agrees to remain loyal to James III if his lands & titles are returned

1484

Alexander Stewart Albany, 3rd1484

Warfare / England War

Leads an abortive raid into Scotland

1513

James IV1513

River Tweed · Warfare / England War

Gathers an Army of 30,00 at Borough Moor near Edinburgh

1514

Margaret1514

Warfare / England War

Agrees a years truce with the Council but must receive John Stuart from France

1578

Archibald Douglas Angus, 8th1578

Warfare / England War

Joins the failed rebellion of Mar against James V

1581

Archibald Douglas Angus, 8thJuly 1581

Warfare / England War

Enters into correspondence with the English Government for an invasion of Scotland to rescue Morton, and on the latters execution goes to London, where he is welcomed by Queen Elizabeth

Names involved

Alexander IIAlexander Stewart Albany, 3rdArchibald Douglas Angus, 8thConstantine IIDonald III BanEdgarJames IVJohn BalliolJohn ComynMacbethMalcolm IIMalcolm IIIMargaretRobert I the BruceSimon Frazer

Provenance

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