1290s in Scotland

1290s in Scotland
Decades in 13th century Scotland:
1250s | 1260s | 1280s | 1280s | 1290s

Events from the 1290s in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Monarchs

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.
  • 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.
  • 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

1295

  • 23 October 1295 – the Treaty of Paris (1295) is signed, forming the Auld Alliance between the kingdoms of Scotland and France.

1296

1297

1298

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.

Births

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Deaths

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