1. Edward’s Invasion of Scotland
Over the winter of both the Scots and English made preparation for war

2. The Scots nobles did not all fight for Scotland
Why?

3. Comyn family Most important noble family in Scotland
Sir John Comyn supported the Scots
Why?
He was John Balliol’s nephew

4. Bruces Important noble family in Scotland Bruces supported Edward I
Why?
Did not accept John Balliol as King
They had land in England
Their rivals were the Comyn’s

5. Other nobles
Many found it difficult to decide which side to fight on ?
Why?
Many nobles had land in both England and Scotland