 His father, who supported the so-called English Party in Scotland, later changed his allegiance and went over to King Henry IV of England.Along with his elder brothers, Columba moved to England in 1400.On 28 June 1401 Columba collected £100 given by King Henry to his father the Earl "for his special favour" and on 3 October 1401 Columba collected a further sum of £25/9s/7d for him.