That is a pretty narrow requirement and what he wanted to do anyway.

Maybe it was required because as an Anglo-Norman himself, and his former position in England and his families former position, he needed to guarantee where his loyalties lay?

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arethuza 2 days ago | parent [-]

Indeed, but it's interesting that it is included in the Declaration of Arbroath asking the Pope to recognise Scotland's independence - I think it might have been to emphasise that it wasn't just about his wants but all of the Scottish aristocracy?

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graemep 2 days ago | parent [-]

I have no idea, but it seems to be an interesting question. I am going to ask a historian about this.

I did a quick search and i had no idea that Robert the Bruce was excommunicated twice and had both excommunications lifted!

	▲	arethuza 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		One of my favourite Robert the Bruce stories is about all the adventures his heart had once he died and it was removed from his body: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Teba