Career of Robert Bruce after 1296 1292 - 1296 Bruce remained loyal to Edward… After Balliol was crowned in 1292 Through Edward’s invasion of Scotland including the attack on Berwick and Dunbar
Career of Robert Bruce after 1296 1297 - 1298 Instructed to capture castle of Sir William Douglas by Edward I But Douglas had earlier support Bruce claim to throne When he reached the castle he offered his men a choice…. I must join my own people and the nation in which I was born. Choose then whether you go with me or return to your homes. Joined rebel nobles at Irvine 1297 Supported Wallace Became joint Guardian with Comyn at the end 1298
Career of Robert Bruce after 1296 1299 - 1302 May 1300 resigned as joint Guardian Why? Comyn was Balliol’s brother in law Continued to support the Scots
Career of Robert Bruce after 1296 1302 - 1304 Feb 1302 Bruce submitted to Edward I Why? Balliol had been set free Edward I secured his lands Could now marry his second wife Elisabeth de Burgh daughter of one of Edward’s senior lords in Ireland
Career of Robert Bruce after 1296 1304 - 1306 By 1304 Edward set up new system of government in Scotland There was no reward for Bruce’s loyalty June 1304 Bruce began to plot against Edward Secret pact with Bishop Lamberton was made discussing another revolt When Edward I’s died he planned to seize the Scots throne and lead the rebellion