This site is considered by some the farthest north that the Romans were able to invade Scotland.
Edward in turn invaded Scotland and captured Berwick, destroying much of the town.
Canmore invaded Scotland with the aid of English forces.
Somerset invaded Scotland in 1547 and saddled his government with the cost of maintaining garrisons there.
In March 1708 they attempted to invade Scotland but the attack was aborted.
In public, therefore, Edward gave the impression that he was opposed to any plans to invade Scotland.
Edward had met this challenge by invading Scotland, but he was unable to bring the enemy to battle.
"What enemy would invade Scotland, where there is nothing to be got?"
Edward invaded Scotland the following year and forced John to abdicate.
Rather than give way, Charles prepared in 1640 to invade Scotland.