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However, he was persuaded to change sides again, and went on to become one of the king's most important lieutenants.

The fact that he was allowed to resume his allegiance to Bruce suggests that they did have family ties.

His most famous achievement took place on 14 March 1314 when he carried out a daring attack on Edinburgh Castle.

This was one of a handful of castles in Scotland still in English hands, and stood on top of an apparently impregnable rock.

Amongst his men was William Francis, the son of a former Governor, who knew about a path up the rock, which he had used to visit the town at night against his father's wishes.

He volunteered to show Randolph the route and at the dead of night, Randolph led his men up this path to capture the castle.