1280s in Scotland

Events from the 1280s in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Monarchs

Alexander III, 1249–1286 Margaret, Maid of Norway, 1286–1290 (heir, uncrowned)

Events

19 March 1286 – Alexander III dies after falling from his horse. 1290 – the Treaty of Birgham is signed by the Guardians of Scotland arranging a dynastic union by the marriage of Margaret, Maid of Norway and Edward II of England. Scotland and England were to continue to be ruled separately.

Births Full date unknown c. 1280 – Edward Bruce (died 1318 in Ireland) c. 1283 – Edward Balliol (died 1364 in England) c. 1284 – Thomas de Brus (died 1307) c. 1285 – Alexander de Brus (died 1307) c. 1285 – Patrick V, Earl of March (died c. 1369)

Deaths

19 March 1286 – King Alexander III (born 1241) 24 August 1289 – Patrick III, Earl of Dunbar (born c. 1213) Full date unknown c. 1282 – Alexander Stewart, 4th High Steward of Scotland

See also

List of years in Scotland Timeline of Scottish history

References