In 1251 Alexander was married to Margaret, the daughter of King Henry III of England. Henry attempted to force his young son-in-law to recognise him as overlord of Scotland. Despite his youth ...

Alexander's soldiers attacked the islands with such ferocity that in 1263 the king of Norway sent a large fleet of viking ships to attack Scotland. Alexander's army defended Scotland at the Battle ...

Ancient venerated slab is linked to monarchs from Edward ‘Longshanks’ to real-life Scottish king Macbeth, also subject of a ...

Scotland's History Articles Alexander II, King of Scots 1214 ... Alexander's reign was the signing of the Treaty of York with King Henry III of England. Signed in 1237, the terms of the ...

Scotland's History Articles Alexander III, King of Scots 1249 – 1286 The reign of Alexander III was notable for three major things. Firstly he was to succeed where his father, Alexander II ...