BattlefieldsNorse Arran Landing 1263
Medieval

Norse Arran Landing 1263

1263
Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Scottish mainland forces
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Norwegian fleet with Hebridean galley men
Outcome
Norwegian landing and temporary occupation of Arran
The Battle

History & Significance

Norwegian forces landed on Arran during the Largs campaign; the island submitted and Norse raiding parties crossed to the mainland, triggering the skirmish that preceded the Battle of Largs

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