His consecration was delayed because he was in Rome attempting to gain the more prestigious bishopric of Glasgow by opposing the election of Nicholas de Moffat. In this he evidently failed, and was consecrated as Bishop of Dunblane sometime between 22 August 1259 and 1 September 1260.
His consecration was delayed while in Rome to secure the prestigious bishopric of Glasgow by opposing Nicholas de Moffat's election. Despite his efforts, he was ordained as Bishop of Dunblane between August 22, 1259, and September 1, 1260.