BattlefieldsBattle of Mortlach — Malcolm II vs Danes c.1010
Early Medieval

Battle of Mortlach — Malcolm II vs Danes c.1010

1010
Scotland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Norse-Danish raiding force
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Scottish army under Malcolm II
Outcome
Scottish victory; Norse-Danish raid defeated; northern Alba secured
The Battle

History & Significance

Malcolm II defeated a major Danish or Norse raiding force at Mortlach (Dufftown); this battle is traditionally credited with securing the north of Scotland from Viking domination and is associated with the founding of the cathedral church at Mortlach

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