Balliol

3. How Balliol was seen by Edward I.
5. Supported English invasion as a pre-text for him taking the Scottish throne.
10. Massacre of Scots town intended to serve as an example.
14. Scots soundly defeated in this battle.
15. Legal problem for Balliol.
16. This and other symbols of Scottish independence were removed.
17. The key instrument used by Edward against Balliol.
19. Balliol forced to publicly say that this treaty no longer applied.
21. Number of Guardians who took power in 1295.
23. English forced Scots to change title of Chamberlain to this English version.
24. Balliol abdicated here in July 1296.

1. This unruly area was a problem for Balliol.
2. Balliol’s less than glorious nick-name.
4. Scots forced to seal this document (Aug 1296) to show their ‘loyalty’ to England.
6. Edward threatened to confiscate these in September 1293.
7. Famous legal challenge to Balliol.
8. Where Balliol ended up in exile.
9. Scotland concluded an alliance with this country against England.
11. Invasion of 1296 began this month.
12. Balliol’s ability as a politician.
13. Balliol’s earl father-in-law, who led English forces.
18. Balliol forced to do this for a second time by Edward at Christmas 1292.
20. The process that led to Balliol’s selection as king.
22. This castle was abandoned – leaving keys for invading English.