David Stewart was the eldest son of Robert III of Scotland and his wife, Annabella Drummond. The heir apparent to the Scottish throne from 1390 until his death, David held the titles of Prince of Scot
David negotiated with John of Gaunt over Scottish claims to Jedforest, pictured here, in 1398.
Events at Dumbarton Castle, pictured here, triggered David's rise to power at the end of 1398.
Henry IV of England, who challenged David by invading Scotland in 1400.
The appearance of the Great Comet of 1402 was interpreted as symbolizing David's death.
Robert III of Scotland
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Robert III, born John Stewart, was King of Scots from 1390 to his death in 1406. He was also High Steward of Scotland from 1371 to 1390 and held the titles of Earl of Atholl and Earl of Carrick before
David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay
…David Stewart (24 October 1378 - c. 26 March 1402) was the eldest son of Robert III of Scotland and his wife, Annabella Drummond. The heir apparent to the Scottish throne from 1390 until his death, David held the titles of Prince of Scotland, Duke…
Groat of 1390 bearing a crowned facing effigy of Robert III on the obverse
Battle of Otterburn
Falkland Palace was built close to the site of Falkland Castle
The grave of Robert III, Paisley Abbey