 After Edward Balliol's coup against the Bruce regime in 1333, Edward attempted to court John.In 1336, Edward confirmed the territories which the Islay lords had acquired in the days of Robert I; and additionally, Edward awarded John the lands of Kintyre, Knapdale, Gigha, Colonsay, Mull, Skye, Lewis, and Morvern, held by magnates still loyal to the Bruces.John, however, never provided Edward with real assistance.