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Skirmish at Arran 1263

1263
Buteshire, Scotland
Also known as: Norse Landing at Arran 1263
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Buteshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Arran defenders c.100–300; pre-Largs Norse raid.
VS
Victor
Norwegian forces
Forces
Norse raiding party c.200–400
Outcome
Norwegians raid Arran before main fleet engagement at Largs
The Battle

History & Significance

Norse raids on Arran in the weeks before Largs demonstrate the wide sweep of Haakon IV Norwegian campaign and the vulnerability of the Clyde isles to Scandinavian sea power.

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Cnoc a'Chlochair,fort and field system
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Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of
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East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of
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