Storyboard by Fintan McAtarsney

Alexander III dies

gw15mcatarsneyfintan — 2025-02-27 10:24:10 UTC

Alexander III king of Scotland during the ‘Golden era’ is on his way from Edinburgh to Glasgow in stormy weather on horseback where he falls off, falls down a cliff and brakes his neck!

Succession line moves on: Margret Maid of Norway

gw15mcatarsneyfintan — 2025-03-03 10:50:42 UTC

Margret Maid of Norway moves into succession. But she is only 3 years old. Scotland decide to rule Scotland of the 6 Guardians until Margret Maid of Norway was old enough.

Margret Maid of Norway dies

gw15mcatarsneyfintan — 2025-03-03 10:55:43 UTC

When Margret Maid of Norway was old enough, she got shipped over from Norway, but unfortunately died when on her travels to Scotland. This started the succession crisis as there was now no clear heir to the throne.

Edward I is asked for help

gw15mcatarsneyfintan — 2025-03-03 10:59:46 UTC

The Six Guardians are troubled on what to do with no clear heir to the throne. Edward the 1st of England is asked for help because Edward I was a internationally famous monarch + the fact he was a trustworthy person. He was asked to decide the next monarch of Scotland.

Edward I demands to be Overrule of Scotland

gw15mcatarsneyfintan — 2025-03-03 11:06:53 UTC

While in the race for king, Edward I decides to be Overrule of Scotland & the new condition was to accept him or be out of the race for monarch.

John Ballioil

gw15mcatarsneyfintan — 2025-03-03 11:09:46 UTC

King Edward I of Scotland chooses John Balioil to be the king of Scotland because he is manipulative & easily persuaded.