1230s in Scotland

Events from the 1230s in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Monarch

Alexander II, 1214–1249

Events 1230 – Beauly Priory, Ardchattan Priory and Pluscarden Priory are founded; the latter will be revived to become an abbey in 1974. 25 September 1237 – the Treaty of York is signed by kings Alexander II of Scotland and Henry III of England, establishing the border between the two kingdoms. 1238 – Inchmahome Priory is founded by Walter Comyn. 15 May 1239 – Alexander II marries his second wife, Marie de Coucy.

Undated c. 1235 – the first identifiable Scottish parliament is held.

Births Full date unknown c. 1231 – Thomas of Galloway c. 1235 – Patrick de Graham (died 1296) c. 1235 – Reginald le Chen (died 1312) c. 1235 – William de Moravia, 2nd Earl of Sutherland (died 1307)

Deaths

31 December 1231 – Patrick I, Earl of Dunbar (born c. 1152) 6 January 1233 – Matilda of Chester, Countess of Huntingdon (born 1171 in England) 12 February 1233/1234 – Ermengarde de Beaumont (born c. 1170 in France) Full date unknown 1230 – Óspakr-Hákon, King of the Isles 1233 – William Comyn, Lord of Badenoch (born c. 1163) 1234 – Alan of Galloway 1237 – Olaf the Black, King of the Isles 1239 – Magnus II, Earl of Orkney (born c. 1185)

See also

List of years in Scotland Timeline of Scottish history

References