Robert I of Scotland, better known as Robert the Bruce, reigned as King of Scotland from 1306 to 1329 CE. https://www.worldhistory.org/Robert_the_Bruce/ #History #DavidIIofScotland #EdwardIofEngland #EdwardIIofEngland

John Balliol ruled as the king of Scotland from 1292 to 1296 CE. https://www.worldhistory.org/John_Balliol/ #History #AlexanderIIIofScotland #DavidIIofScotland #EdwardIofEngland

Robert II of Scotland ruled as king from 1371 to 1390. https://www.worldhistory.org/Robert_II_of_Scotland/ #History #DavidIIofScotland #JamesIofScotland #RobertIIofScotland

Edinburgh Castle, towering atop Castle Rock, has served Scotland for centuries, at one time or another acting as a fortress, royal residence, seat of government, armoury, and prison. https://www.worldhistory.org/Edinburgh_Castle/ #History #DavidIIofScotland #EdinburghCastle #JamesIVofScotland

Robert II of Scotland ruled as king from 1371 to 1390. Born Robert Stewart, he succeeded the heirless David II of Scotland (r. 1329-1371) and so founded the royal house of Stewart. Dividing Scottish estates between his many offspring, Robert redrew the political map of his kingdom and effectively replaced half of the nobility with his family and allies, a process often called the 'Stewartisatio...https://www.worldhistory.org/Robert_II_of_Scotland/ #DavidIIofScotland #JamesIofScotland #RobertIIofScotland

David II of Scotland ruled as king from 1329 to 1371 CE. Succeeding his father Robert the Bruce (r. 1306-1329 CE) when still a child, his early reign was threatened by the pretender Edward Balliol (c. 1283-1364 CE), son of King John Balliol (r. 1292-1296 CE). Edward Balliol had the support of Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377 CE), and he managed to declare himself king twice and rule parts of...https://www.worldhistory.org/David_II_of_Scotland/ #DavidIIofScotland #EdwardIIIofEngland #JohnBalliol

John Balliol ruled as the king of Scotland from 1292 to 1296 CE. He was supported by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) in the competition to find the successor to the heirless Alexander III of Scotland (r. 1249-1286 CE), a process known as the Great Cause. John's reign came to a swift end in 1296 CE when Edward I decided to conquer Scotland. The Scottish king was publicly stripped of his ro...https://www.worldhistory.org/John_Balliol/ #AlexanderIIIofScotland #DavidIIofScotland #EdwardIofEngland