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Alexander II of Scotland
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Alexander II was King of Scotland from 1214 until his death. He was the son of William the Lion and Ermengarde de Beaumont, succeeding to the throne at the age of sixteen. He ruled for thirty-five yea
Great Seal of Alexander II
Great Seal of Alexander II
Norham Castle where the treaties were agreed
Norham Castle where the treaties were agreed
Melrose Abbey where Alexander received homage of the barons and is buried
Melrose Abbey where Alexander received homage of the barons and is buried
Otto, the Popes legate to England, who brought Alexander and Henry together in 1237
Otto, the Popes legate to England, who brought Alexander and Henry together in 1237
Alexander III of Scotland
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Alexander III was King of Alba from 6 July 1249 until his death. He concluded the Treaty of Perth, by which Scotland acquired sovereignty over the Western Isles and the Isle of Man. His heir and only
Alexander II of Scotland
…possessions in the Hebrides. His intentions were cut short when he died on the island of Kerrera in 1249. He was succeeded by his seven-year-old son, Alexander. Alexander II's reign was important in the development of a more unified and territorially defined Scottish kingdom. Alexander, son of King William the…
Coronation of King Alexander on Moot Hill, Scone. He is being greeted by the ollamh rígh, the royal poet, who is addressing him with the proclamation
Coronation of King Alexander on Moot Hill, Scone. He is being greeted by the ollamh rígh, the royal poet, who is addressing him with the proclamation "Benach De Re Albanne" (= Beannachd Dé Rígh Alban, "God Bless the King of Scotland"); the poet goes on to recite Alexander's genealogy. By Alexander's side is Maol Choluim II, Earl of Fife, holding the sword.
Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by Benjamin West, 1786
Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by Benjamin West, 1786
Statue of Alexander on the west door of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Statue of Alexander on the west door of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh