The year is 1286, Alexader III travels to Kinghorn in Fife to see his new wife Yolande. Bad luck and typical Scottish weather makes Alexander's ride from Edinburgh rough. The next day, Alexander is found with his neck broken, Scotland is in turmoil. Who will replace the king?

1. Starter Task
Me and Jack here, would
like you to write down 3
things that you love about
living in Scotland

3. Today's Aim:
I will learn about Alexander III King of Scotland.
I will learn that Scotland was happy during the
Kings reign
I will be able to identify the reasons why
Scotland had no one to sit on the royal throne
Success Criteria
Class discussion.
Group work
Active role play

4. RULES OF SUCCESSION
The oldest son becomes King.
If the oldest son is dead, and had
no children of his own, the next
oldest son becomes King.
If there are no sons, the oldest
daughter becomes Queen.

5. Think, Pair, &
Share
1. The king is dead, who becomes
king?
2. The king and all 3 sons die, who
becomes king?
The King’s 3 Sons
David aged 4 James aged 12 Richard aged
21

6. Alexander iii of scotland
1251
Henry III of Margaret
England 1249
Alexander III
crowned King of
Scotland

7. Scotland; the golden age

8. Scotland; the golden age

9. Scotland; the golden age
Hakon of Norway Versus Alexander III

10. ALEXANDER III
Alexander Margaret 1284-Alexander
III 1275 19 years old
1280-David, younger
1281-Eric II of Norway son
Marries Margaret
1283-Margaret gives
birth to a daughter,
also called, Margaret

11. ALEXANDER III
1285

12. ALEXANDER III

13. ALEXANDER III
Eric II Margaret
Margaret
Maid of
Norway

15. I can now,
discuss who Alexander III was.
describe why Scotland was happy during
Alexander’s reign.
identify the reasons why Scotland had no one
to sit on the royal throne after 1290.
Success Criteria
Class discussion.
Group work
Active role play

16. Where does all the trouble begin??
Extension
You are one of Alexander IIIs knights who has
just heard the news of his death. Your role is,
to write a letter to the leaders of Scotland
explaining what has happened to him and
how this will effect the monarchy and rule of
Scotland.