Scotland's HistoryThe StewartsWilliam Douglas is murdered at Stirling
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In 1452 James II invites William, 8th Earl of Douglas, to Stirling Castle. James demands that Douglas end an alliance with the MacDonalds. In the argument that follows Douglas is stabbed to death. Video: A history of Scotland: Language is Power.
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