The Scottish Border region was a problem for William because it gave rebels somewhere to hide. Scotland also provided a base for rebels to plan and launch a rebellion.
Between 1067 and 1071 many of the rebels King William was trying to capture escaped to Scotland.
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William invaded
Scotland. He was determined to stop rebels from escaping to and
getting support.
King Malcolm of Scotland made an agreement with William - he promised not to support any more resistance. |
Despite this, King Malcolm and his Saxon supporters continued to raid the north of England throughout William's reign.
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