1290s in Scotland

none December 2022 August 2026 December 2022 Events from the 1290s in Scotland. Monarchs Margaret, 1286–1290 (uncrowned) Guardians of Scotland, during the first (1286–1292) and second (1296–1306) interregnums John Balliol, 1292–1296 Events 1290 18 July 1290 – the second Treaty of Birgham is drafted in Birgham. 28 August 1290 – the second Treaty of Birgham is ratified at Northampton, arranging for the marriage of the Scottish heir, Margaret, to the son of Edward I of England. The treaty ensured that their domains would remain "separate and divided", contrary to common marriage laws, ensuring the two kingdoms remained independent.Collins Dictionary of Scottish History HarperCollins 2001 0-00-714710-4 Donnachie Ian Birgham, Treaty of (1290) Hewitt George 26 September 1290 – heir to the throne, Margaret, dies in Orkney leading to competition for the Crown of Scotland. 1291 January 1291 – the Bishop of Durham, Antony Bek, arrives in Scotland on a diplomatic mission. May 1291 – King Edward I of England arrives at Norham, England and sends correspondence to the Guardians of Scotland demanding that his claim of feudal overlordship of Scotland be recognised.Barrow, p. 44. 3 June 1291 – the English army musters at Norham. 6 June 1291 – the Guardians of Scotland and the Scottish nobility agree on terms to have Edward I arbitrate over the selection of the next King of Scotland from amongst the competitors. 6 June 1291 – the realm and the principal royal castles of Scotland are placed in temporary control of Edward I. 13 June 1291 – the Guardians of Scotland and the Scottish nobility swear fealty to Edward I at Upsettlington, on the river bank opposite Norham Castle. This was followed later by swearing of fealty at Perth, Ayr, Inverness and Galloway. 1292 November 1292 – Robert de Brus, Lord of Annandale surrenders his lordship of Annandale to his son Robert Bruce, jure uxoris Earl of Carrick, who then surrendered the earldom of Carrick to his son Robert the Bruce. 17 November 1292 – the Scottish auditors, led by Edward I of England, decide in favour of claimant John Balliol.Dunbar Sir Archibald Hamilton https://archive.org/details/scottishkingsre00dunbuoft/mode/1up Scottish Kings: A Revised Chronology of Scottish History 1005–1625 1899 Edinburgh 115–116 en Internet ArchiveStevenson, J., Documents Illustrative of the History of Scotland, 1870 30 November 1292 – John Balliol is inaugurated as King of Scotland at Scone. 26 December 1292 – King John Balloil swears homage to King Edward I at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. 1295 23 October 1295 – the Treaty of Paris (1295) is signed, forming the Auld Alliance between the kingdoms of Scotland and France. 1296 28 March 1296 – the English army crosses the River Tweed, beginning an invasion of Scotland. 30 March 1296 – Sack of Berwick 27 April 1296 – Battle of Dunbar 10 July 1296 – John Balliol formally abdicates, ceding the Scottish realm, people, and royal seal to Edward I by a deed signed at Brechin Castle. 1297 May 1297 – Action at Lanark June 1297 – Raid on Scone 11 September 1297 – Battle of Stirling Bridge 1298 3 July 1298 – Edward I returns with military forces to Scotland, beginning another invasion of Scotland. 22 July 1298 – Battle of Falkirk 1299 27 June 1299 – Pope Boniface VIII issues the papal bull Scimus, Fili, condemning Edward I's invasions of Scotland and calling for peace negotiations.Chaplais Pierre English diplomatic practice in the Middle Ages Hambledon and London 2004 1852853956 79 Births 1 November 1299 – Elizabeth de Comyn (died 1372) Full date unknown c. 1294 – John Comyn IV of Badenoch (died 1314) 1298 – Andrew Murray, military and political leader (died 1338) Deaths 28 January 1290 – Dervorguilla of Galloway (born c. 1210) 26 September 1290 – Margaret, heir to the Scottish throne (born 1283 in Norway) 31 March 1295 – Robert de Brus, 5th Lord of Annandale (born c. 1215) 27 April 1296 – Patrick de Graham (born c. 1235) 22 July 1298 John de Graham John Stewart Macduff of Fife Full date unknown 1291 – William Comyn of Kirkintilloch c. November 1292 – Marjorie, Countess of Carrick 1293 – Reginald le Chen c. 1293 – Aonghus Mór c. 1296 – Thomas of Galloway (born 1208) c. 1296 – Cailean Mór c. November 1297 – Andrew Moray c. 1299 – Alasdair Óg of Islay See also List of years in Scotland Timeline of Scottish history References Sources Barrow, Geoffrey W.S. Robert Bruce & The Community of The Realm of Scotland, 1988. 0-85224-604-8 collapsed 1290s