First of all, he wanted to establish peace with his northern neighbour –the Kingdom of Scotland. In November 1487, a preliminary agreement was concluded on the marriage of Catherine with the second son of King James III, James, Duke of Ross, who was almost three years older than the princess.
Initially, he aimed to achieve peace with his northern neighbor –the Kingdom of Scotland. In November 1487, a preliminary agreement was reached concerning Catherine's marriage to the second son of King James III, James, Duke of Ross, who was almost three years older than the princess.