Battle of Dunnichen Moore
The Angles are forced to withdraw to the Lotian & Tweed Valley. Ensures the independence of Scotland from Anglo-Saxon England. Defeats & kills King Egfrith of Northumbria
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685 in Scotland
Explore 7 historical events and records for Scotland in 685.
Historical records for Scotland in 685
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May
Battle of Nechtansmere
Defeat leads to the creation of a Kingdom of the Picts in northern Britain
Independence of Scotland
Wins independence for Scotland
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Nechtansmere
Killed at the Battle of Nechtansmere
Death of Beornheth
Death of Beornheth
Invasion of Picts
Retreats before Ecgfriths advance & draws him into the Sidlaw Hills
Succession
Succeeds as King of Lothian, appointed by Egfrith to guard against the Picts
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