Rothesay had also in conjunction with his uncle, Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, confronted Albany's influence in central Scotland—as soon his lieutenancy expired in 1402 Albany acted swiftly and ruthlessly.
Rothesay juga bekerja sama dengan pamandanya, Alexander Stewart, Earl Buchan, menghadapi pengaruh Albany di Skotlandia tengah—segera setelah letnannya berakhir pada 1402 Albany bertindak cepat dan kejam.