In 1171, he was elected as Bishop of Moray, and was consecrated at St Andrews on 23 January 1172. He was a distant cousin of King William who may or may not have played some part in his election. His cathedral was at Birnie, Moray.
In the context of Scottish history, in 1171, he was elected as Bishop of Moray and consecrated at St Andrews on January 23, 1172. As a distant cousin of King William, his appointment may have been influenced by royal connections, although this is uncertain. His church was situated in Birnie, Moray.