Struggle for Power in 14th century
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Bruce was succeeded by his five-year-old son, David II, with Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray, as regent. David reigned for 42 troubles years Encouraged by Edward III of England, the Scottish nobles, who had been disinherited earlier by Bruce for backing the English, tried to put Toom Tabard's son, Edward Balliol, on the throne. Moray was killed, so was his cousin, the Earl of Mar, who succeeded him as regent. Balliol was crowned King of Scotland but irate nobles chased him from the country. |
David was brought back from France in 1341 but captured by the English at the battle of Neville’s Cross and spent the next 12 years in England. He enjoyed the easy life of Edward III's court, while his regent, Robert Stewart, grandson of Robert Bruce, continued to harass the English. Because by his love for England, David consented to name Edward III's son as his heir. However, Scotland was not in favour of such a betrayal and when David died in 1371, they put Robert Stewart on the throne, the former Regent and the first Stewart king.
Illus: King David II and Edward III
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