Letter of Robert I to Edward II, 1 October 1310[1] Dauvit Broun (PI) This Feature of the Month is about the recent discovery of a complete text of a letter from Robert I to Edward II. (An edition and translation … Continue reading
On this date, one of several inquisitions concerning the barony of Crail was taken at Perth before John, earl of Atholl, and John de Sandale, chamberlain of Scotland, by named jurors, who found that Alexander II had given to Richard … Continue reading
William Fraser, dean of Glasgow and royal chancellor, was consecrated bishop of St Andrews at Rome. Read about William’s life and see where he appears in the database here.
From Melrose, John of Graham writes to his bailies of Westerkirk, Adam son of Hugh and William Stobb, noting that he has granted to Melrose Abbey the liberties and rights of their lands of Eskdale. See the document in the … Continue reading
The Scots under the command of Robert Bruce defeat the English, led by Sir Aymer de Valence, at Loudoun Hill, resulting in Bruce’s first major military victory following his enthronement as king.
John de Soules, guardian of the kingdom of Scotland, issues a brieve in the name of King John concerning a payment of 6 marks due to Kelso Abbey.
