Monthly Archives: August 2012

This week – 28 August 1290

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

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This week – 24 August 1289

Patrick III, earl of Dunbar died and was succeeded by his son, Patrick IV.    

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This week – 14 August 1244

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

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This week – 6 August 1270

David of Strathbogie, earl of Atholl died while on crusade at Carthage. He was succeeded by his son, John (d.1306).  

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Creation of Scotland – Sunday Times

In an article entitled ‘English landlords were key to Bannockburn breakaway’ published in The Sunday Times Scotland on 5 August a garbled account is given of the May 2012 Feature of the Month. There are no ‘documents going into a … Continue reading

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This week – 2 August 1293

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

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