So, in 1316 Robert de Brus nipped over to Ireland to help his brother Edward, what if they both died there?
A significant number of the Scots army, including Thomas Randolph (Robert's right hand man and OTL regent), are left in an uncertain position in Ireland.
Back in Scotland there's only Robert's newborn grandson Robert Stewart (OTL Robert II) who is hardly a safe bet and could die in infancy at any time, his father Walter was however managing government affairs during Robert's absence.
The English presumably make a move in favour of Edward Balliol?
A significant number of the Scots army, including Thomas Randolph (Robert's right hand man and OTL regent), are left in an uncertain position in Ireland.
Back in Scotland there's only Robert's newborn grandson Robert Stewart (OTL Robert II) who is hardly a safe bet and could die in infancy at any time, his father Walter was however managing government affairs during Robert's absence.
The English presumably make a move in favour of Edward Balliol?