Page "James IV of Scotland" Paragraph 4

James recognized nonetheless that peace between Scotland and England was in the interest of both countries, and established good diplomatic relations with England, which was at that time emerging from a period of civil war.

First he ratified the Treaty of Ayton in February 1498.

Then, in 1502 James signed the Treaty of Perpetual Peace with Henry VII.

He also maintained his relations with France.

With rumours that James would renew the auld alliance, in April 1508 Thomas Wolsey was sent to discuss Henry VII's concerns over this.

Wolsey found " there was never a man worse welcome into Scotland than I, ... they keep their matters so secret here that the wives in the market know every cause of my coming.