Aftermath and legacy Treaty of Abernethy

the peace secured treaty uneasy one. when negotiations on disputed cumbrian territories broke down new king of england, william rufus, malcolm invaded northern england again , besieged alnwick castle. unexpectedly relief column arrived, led earl of northumbria. malcolm , son killed @ ensuing battle of alnwick (1093).

in 1173 william lion of scotland supported rebellion against henry ii of england. in 1174, william captured @ battle of alnwick (1174). transferred falaise in normandy. there william signed treaty of falaise surrendering scotland henry. henry handed scotland william fief, in return william s homage henry. however, after henry ii s death, william petitioned richard of england released terms imposed on scotland treaty. richard, needing raise finance third crusade accepted william s offer of 10,000

marks, , @ canterbury on 5 december 1189 released him allegiance , subjection kingdom of scotland, remained independent realm until edward s successful revival of english claims of overlordship in 1291-2.