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 ordination was delayed due to a bid for the more prestigious bishopric of Glasgow in Rome by contesting Nicholas de Moffat's election. He was ordained as Bishop of Dunblane sometime between August 22, 1259, and September 1, 1260.