1. The Succession Crisis Oct 1290
Margaret Maid of Norway (aged 7) left Norway for Scotland
Margaret took ill during the long sea voyage
Bergen
Orkney
Margaret died soon after reaching Orkney

2. Who would rule Scotland now?
William I the Lion
( )
Alexander II
( )
(1) Margaret m
Alexander III
( )
m (2) Yolande
Margaret m
Eric II
(King of Norway)
Alexander
David
Margaret, Maid of Norway
Who would rule Scotland now?

3. Some Scottish Nobles were gathering at Perth when they heard the news
Earl of Mar was gathering a force
John Balliol declared himself heir
Robert Bruce of Annandale had come with a great force
Earl of Atholl was gathering a force

4. Bishop Fraser of St Andrews (Guardian)
Feared war would break out so he wrote to Edward
There is fear of a general war and a great slaughter of men. Let your excellency come with troops towards the border, to help save the shedding of blood, and choose for king him who of right ought to have the succession.
Edward saw an opportunity

5. Edward agreed to meet the Scots at Norham
However, Edward had his own plans...
Norham

6. The OVERLORDSHIP belonged to him
Edward announced that he was at Norham because...
The OVERLORDSHIP belonged to him