Normans

:This page discusses the people. For other uses, see Norman (disambiguation).

The Normans in Scotland

One of the claimants of the English throne opposing William the Conqueror, Edgar Atheling, eventually fled to Scotland. King Malcolm Canmore of Scotland married Edgar's sister Margaret, and came into opposition to William who had already disputed Scotland's southern borders. William invaded Scotland in 1072, riding as far as the Firth of Tay where he met up with his fleet of ships. Malcolm submitted, paid homage to William, and surrendered his son Duncan as a hostage, beginning a series of arguments as to whether the Scottish Crown owed allegiance to the English King.

Related Topics:
William the Conqueror - Edgar Atheling - Malcolm Canmore - Margaret - 1072 - Firth of Tay - Duncan

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Normans came into Scotland, building castles and founding noble families who would provide some future kings such as Robert the Bruce as well as founding some of the Scottish clans in the Highlands. The Norman feudal system was applied to the Scottish Lowlands, but the influence on Scots language was limited.

Related Topics:
Robert the Bruce - Scottish clan - Highlands - Feudal - Scottish Lowlands - Scots language

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See also History of Scotland

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