The Succession Crisis, 1286-1292

What was the first name of the prince, who was heir to the Scottish throne, who died in 1286

Alexander

In which year did King Alexander III die when he fell off his horse on the cliffs above Kinghorn, in Fife?

1286

What relation was Margaret Maid of Norway to King Alexander III?

Granddaughter

How old was Margaret Maid of Norway when she became heir to the Scottish throne? (give a figure e.g. 7)

3

What was the name of the treaty between Scotland and England that arranged for the marriage of Margaret to Edward Carnarfon?

Birgham

In what year was the Treaty of Birgham signed?

1290

How many Guardians were there?

6

Where did Margaret die in October 1290?

Orkney

Which family did it seem as if the Bruces were to go to war with in the aftermath of the death of the Maid?

Balliol

Which Bishop wrote to King Edward I in October 1290 asking him to settle the succession crisis?

Fraser

Where did Edward insist that the Great Cause was heard?

Norham

What did all thirteen claimants to the Scottish throne agree accept Edward as in the "Award of Norham"?

Overlord

John Balliol was picked to be the next King of Scotland by Edward I on 17 November 1292 as he had followed the law of ...

Primogeniture