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1263 in Scotland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Scotland in 1263.

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Historical records for Scotland in 1263

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October

2 October 1263

Battle of Largs

Alexander III · Largs · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Extends authority over the Western Isles by defeating King Haakon IV of Norway

2 October 1263

Rule of Western Isles

Alexander III · Western Isles · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Extends authority over the Western Isles by defeating King Haakon IV of Norway

December

15 December 1263

Invasion of Western Isles

Alexander III · Western Isles · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Haakon is forced to leave the Western Isles & dies on is way to the Orkneys

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