Assassination of John Comyn
Stabbed by Robert Bruce at a Church in Dumfries, Comyn is John Balliols heir
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1306 in Scotland
Explore 31 historical events and records for Scotland in 1306.
Historical records for Scotland in 1306
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February
Assassination of John Comyn
Stabs John Comyn to death when he refuses to abandon support for King John. Stabs John Comyn, heir to John Balliol, to death at a Church in Dumfries. Robert Bruce and a small party of his followers kill John Comyn, also known as the Red Comyn, before the high altar of the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries
Death of John Comyn
Death of John Comyn, assassinated by Robert I the Bruce
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland
March
Coronation
Crowns her husband, Robert I the Bruce
Coronation
Has neither the Stone nor the crown of destiny but a glden "coronella" is substituted. Crowned by Isabel, Countess of Buchan who claims the "MacDuff right"
Coronation
Officiates in the coronation of Robert I the Bruce
Interregnum
Robert Bruce was crowned King of Scots, ending the second interregnum.
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland at Scone at a 2nd ceremonial coronation within 2 days
Assassination of John Comyn
William Wishart grants absolution to Robert Bruce for his assassination of John Comyn
Invasion of Scotland
As soon as Edward I hears of the coronation he prepares for war
June
Battle of Methven
Robert Is Army is defeated by the Earl of Pembroke. Edward I defeats Bruce at the Battle of Methven, executes many of his supporters and forces the Scottish king into becoming a hunted outlaw
Battle of Methven
Captured by the English at the Battle of Methven
Arrest of William Wishart
Taken in chains to Porchester Castle & kept for 8 yrs in confinement, loses his sight
Siege of Berwick
Robert the Bruces Queen is held in a cage on the castle walls of Berwick & Roxburgh
Siege of Berwick
Robert the Bruces Queen is held in a cage on the castle walls of Berwick & Roxburgh
Siege of Kildrummy
Captured & held in a wooden cage on the castle walls of Berwick & Roxburgh
August
Exile of Robert I the Bruce
Forced into exile after being defeated by Prince Edward for a 2nd time
September
Death of Herbert Morham
Death of Herbert Morham, executed
Death of Simon Fraser
Death of Simon Fraser, executeed
Execution
Hanged, drawn & quartered, head displayed on London Bridge alongside William Wallace
Execution
Beheaded for supporting the Scots
Siege of Kildrummy Castle
English forces captured Kildrummy Castle after Robert's family and attendants had used it as a refuge during his first campaign as king.
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Simon Fraser
Arrested by the English
Battle of Dalry
Robert I the Bruce is mauled by the Macdougalls of Lorn, kinsmen of John Comyns, at the Battle of Dalry
Death of Alexander Bruce
Death of Alexander Bruce, captured & hanged by Edward I
Death of Nigel Bruce
Death of Nigel Buce, captured & hanged by Edward I
Death of Robert I the Bruce
Death of John Comyn, assassinated by Robert I the Bruce
Death of Thomas Bruce
Death of Thomas Bruce, captured & hanged by Edward I
Execution
Captured & hanged by Edward I
Succession
Alexander II loses his wife without issue making Robert senior male heir of David I
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