Why did King Edward I of England fail to conquer Scotland?

To all intents and purposes he did, the Scottish king was a vassal to Edward. However the Church was incredibly powerful in those days. The Scottish clergy were independent, the English were more under Edwards thumb. The Scots clergy didn't want to follow. read more

To all intents and purposes he did, the Scottish king was a vassal to Edward. However the Church was incredibly powerful in those days. The Scottish clergy were independent, the English were more under Edwards thumb. read more

Waiting in the wings for Edward was Robert the Bruce. Bruce's ambition to be king was finally realised in 1306. News of the coronation of a new Scots king brought Edward's army northward. A series of swift victories saw Edward victorious and the new King of Scots on the run. Once again Edward assumed the job was done. read more