Aug Otterburn After leaving NewcastleDouglas moves in a north-westerly direction, making for the valley of the River Rede, intending to take the same route back to Scotland by which he had entered England
5th Aug Melrose Abbey Death of JamesDouglas , killed at the battle of Otterburn, the body of Douglas is taken back to Scotland and buried with all honour beside that of his father at MelroseAbbey
19th Aug Otterburn JamesDouglas has his body hidden in a bush from the English & wins the battle
19th Aug Otterburn Several ballads are later composed in its honour including the battle of Otterburn and the Ballad of Chevy Chase
19th Aug Otterburn War between the Scots and English turned into a feud between the Douglas es & Percys
20th Aug Otterburn The Bishop of Durham was on his way from Newcastle with 2000 cavalry and 5000 infantry, they arrive at Ponteland, where they meet groups of men fleeing from battle, which forces the Scots to retire
