William the Lion's first major invasion of England came in 1173 when he took advantage of the great revolt against Henry II by Henry's own sons. He besieged Alnwick Castle but was unable to take it. This failure highlighted the limits of Scottish siege capability -- Alnwick would be the scene of his capture the following year. The 1173 campaign nevertheless allowed the Scots to harry Northumberland extensively and demonstrate that England's northern border was vulnerable during the rebellion.
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