Alliance with Olaf Guthfrithson
Constantine II allies with Olaf Guthfrithson of Dublin in opposition to Athelstan's dominance in northern Britain.
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937 in Scotland
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Historical records for Scotland in 937
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Alliance with Strathclyde
Constantine II joins the ruler of Strathclyde and Olaf Guthfrithson in the coalition formed against Athelstan.
Battle of Brunanburh
Constantine II joins Olaf Guthfrithson and the Strathclyde Britons against Athelstan but the coalition is defeated at the Battle of Brunanburh.
Campaign into England
Constantine II's Scots join Norse and Strathclyde forces in a campaign against Athelstan before the coalition meets the English army.
Cellach Killed at Brunanburh
Cellach, a son of Constantine II, is reported among the coalition dead following the defeat at Brunanburh.
Post-Brunanburh Withdrawal
After the defeat at Brunanburh, Constantine II returns to Alba with his surviving forces.
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