While marching north again, Malcolm was ambushed by Robert de Mowbray, Earl of Northumbria, whose lands he had devastated, near Alnwick on 13 November 1093.
Sementara berbaris ke utara lagi, Máel Coluim disergap oleh Robert de Mowbray, Earl Northumbria, yang tanahnya ia hancurkan, di dekat Alnwick pada tanggal 13 November 1093.