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Ingram de Umfraville was a 'most chivalrous knight' and a skilled military tactician. By 1300, he had joined Bishop Lamberton and John Comyn as a guardian of Scotland. But despite this, his loyalty would not stretch to include Robert Bruce after the killing of Comyn and usurpation of the throne. He was involved in the Soules Conspiracy to oust King Robert; which will be discussed in this chapter. It explores Ingram's military experience and his important role in the Anglo-Scottish wars from 1296 as seen through Barbour's eyes. It also investigates this within the context of conflicting loyalties and the Umfravilles' position as a politically influential family to 1320. John Barbour in The Bruce , mentions that Ingram de Umfraville, so famed for his prowess that he 'passed the rest in reputation'-for which he carried a red bonnet upon a spear-was 'set at the apex of chivalry'. Keywords:Anglo-Scottish Wars; Apex of Chivalry; conspiracy; guardian of Scotland; Ingram de Umfraville; John Barbour; King Robert; The Bruce ; William de Soules |
