BattlefieldsBattle of Forres 1009
Early Medieval

Battle of Forres 1009

1009
Moray, Scotland
Also known as: Malcolm II defeats Danes at Forres · Danes at Forres 1009
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Moray, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Danes
Forces
Danish raiders c.1,000–2,000.
VS
Victor
Scotland (Malcolm II)
Forces
Scottish force c.1,500–3,000
Outcome
Danish invasion repelled from Moray
The Battle

History & Significance

Malcolm II defeated a Danish raiding or invasion force near Forres in Moray. The town stood at the entrance to the Moray plain from the coast and was a natural defensive position. This engagement preceded the better-known victory at Mortlach in 1010 and was part of Malcolm II's successful resistance to the last major phase of Danish raiding in northern Scotland.

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