Battle of Inverdovat

In 877, the Battle of Inverdovat saw the forces of Constantine I, King of the Picts and Scots, clash with marauding Vikings near the Firth of Tay in Scotland. As part of their ongoing raids and settlements in Scotland, the Vikings confronted Constantine's forces, ultimately achieving victory and compelling the Scottish king to retreat. This defeat emphasized the Norse threat in the eastern regions of Scotland, prompting Constantine to realign his military and political strategies more towards the northern and western parts of his domain, areas less susceptible to Viking incursions.