Scottish Appeal to Edward I

Question 1

Why did the Guardians invite Edward I to Scotland in 1291?

Answer 1

To help select the next king of Scotland and avoid civil war.

Question 2

When did Edward I arrive at the Scottish border?

Answer 2

April 1291.

Question 3

Where did Edward meet the Guardians?

Answer 3

Norham Castle, on the English side of the border.

Question 4

What did Edward I demand before selecting a king for Scotland?

Answer 4

He demanded that the Scottish nobles accept him as their overlord.

Question 5

What did the Guardians reply to Edward’s demand?

Answer 5

They stated only a king could make such a demand, and this could only happen after Edward selected a king.

Question 6

What did Edward I do in response to the Guardians’ reply?

Answer 6

He wrote to English monasteries to find legal evidence of English overlordship in Scotland and threatened to blockade Scottish ports with his navy, summoning men to form an army.