Year 1306 (MCCCVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place England February 10 – Robert the Bruce murders John Comyn III (the Red), Scottish nobleman and political rival, before the high altar of the Greyfriars Church at Dumfries. Bruce and Comyn meet to discuss their differences at the church (without their swords). An argument between the two ensues, and Bruce draws his dagger in anger and stabs Comyn. He flees the church, telling his followers outside what has occurred. Roger de Kirkpatrick, cousin of Bruce, goes back inside and finishes off the seriously wounded Comyn. In response, Bruce is excommunicated by Pope Clement V.Armstrong, Pete (2003. Osprey: Stirling Bridge & Falkirk 1297–98, p. 88. . March 25 – Robert the Bruce is crowned king of Scotland by Bishop William de Lamberton at Scone, near Perth. Despite lacking the traditional coronation stone, diadem and scepter, all of which have transferred to London. During the ceremony, the Scottish nobles of Atholl, Lennox, Mar and Menteith are present – while the 18-year-old Elizabeth de Burgh is crowned queen of Scots. The coronation takes place in defiance of the English claims of suzerainty after King Edward I (Longshanks) strips John de Baliol of his crown as King of Scots. May – Edward I (Longshanks) appoints Aymer de Valance, lieutenant for Scotland. Valence makes his base at Perth – along with Henry Percy and Robert Clifford, to organize an army. Edward gives special orders ("Raise the Dragon") that no mercy is to be granted, and all Scots taken in arms are to be executed without trial. He sends his son, Edward of Caernarfon, with a royal retinue to the Scottish frontier to persecute these orders. June 19 – Battle of Methven: Scottish forces (some 5,000 men) under Robert the Bruce are defeated by the English army at Methven. During the battle, the Scots are overwhelmed by a surprise attack on their camp. They are outnumbered, but Bruce manages to form a phalanx to break free. Finally, he is forced to retreat, leaving many of his followers dead or soon to be executed. July – Battle of Dalrigh: Robert the Bruce is defeated by rival Scottish forces (some 1,000 men) led by John of Argyll (the Lame), chieftain and uncle of John Comyn III (the Red), of the Clan MacDougall at Dalrigh (known