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Early Medieval

Aedan mac Gabrain against the Maeatae c.583

583
Scotland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Maeatae war-bands
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Dalriadan warriors under Aedan mac Gabrain
Outcome
Dalriadan success; Aedan established tributary relationships with Maeatae groups
The Battle

History & Significance

Aedan mac Gabrain campaigned against the Maeatae — a Pictish confederacy in central Scotland — expanding Dalriadan influence and securing the eastern Forth approaches

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