Establishment of the Scottish guardian government

Timeline

1. 1288Stirling · ScotlandSeven Guardians of the Realm formally took office, representing the realm's major regions and church interests, exercising administrative and military power in the queen's absence and forming a 'community of the realm' mode of governance.
2. 1288Edinburgh · ScotlandThe guardian government maintained justice and defense, collected taxes, and negotiated with Norway over arrangements for the young Queen Margaret's return and coronation, while carefully handling England's demands for guardianship and marriage.