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'''John Baliol''' (c. 1249 - late 1314) also known as Toom Tabard (meaning Empty Coat) was chosen by [[Edward I]] of England as ruler of [[Scotland]]. Baliol worked towards improving and modernising the Scottish law system by appointing many new sheriffs. Baliol also worked to further increase international trade, especially with [[France]].

'''John Baliol''' (c. 1249 - late 1314) also known as Toom Tabard (meaning Empty Coat) was chosen by [[Edward I]] of [[England]] as ruler of [[Scotland]]. Baliol worked towards improving and modernising the Scottish law system by appointing many new sheriffs. Baliol also worked to further increase international trade, especially with [[France]].

However, since Baliol was chosen by Edward I, this had made the English king think he could be Scotland's overlord. He summoned Baliol to appear in English courts and demanded that Scottish nobles join the English army.

However, since Baliol was chosen by Edward I, this made the English king think he could be Scotland's overlord. He summoned Baliol to appear in English courts and demanded that Scottish nobles join the English army.

Baliol declined, and in 1295 broke the peace treaty with England, and signed a treaty with France.

Baliol declined, and in 1295 he broke the peace treaty with England, and signed a treaty with France.

Edward I was furious at this, and immediately declared war with Scotland. Many Scottish nobles were Anglo-Norman in descent and had relatives in England, this discougaged them from fighting alongside Baliol.

Edward I was furious at this, and immediately declared war with Scotland. Many Scottish nobles were Anglo-Norman in descent and had relatives in England, this discougaged them from fighting alongside Baliol.