[1] Walter Scott of Branxholme and Buccleuch attempted to rescue the young James V of Scotland from the powerful Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus.

[2] The young King James, while being escorted on a journey to Edinburgh by Douglas was intercepted by a large body of Border Reivers led by Sir Walter Scott at Melrose.

[3][2] Angus's force mainly consisted of Kerrs and stood its ground, managing to drive off the attackers.

[2] The young King James stayed at Darnick Tower on the night following the battle and proceeded to Edinburgh the next day.

[3][2][1] On 4 September 1526 the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge took place where once again anti-Douglas forces attempted to rescue the young King James from the Earl of Angus.