Viking Influence

The Viking influence in Scotland, spanning from 793 to 1266, marked a transformative period in Scottish history. This era began with the Viking raids around 793 A.D., primarily involving Norsemen from Norway and Denmark, who initially targeted coastal areas before gradually establishing settlements, particularly in the Northern and Western Isles of Scotland.

The Vikings significantly impacted Scottish culture, language, and genetics, with their presence evident in numerous place names and archaeological remains.

The Treaty of Perth in 1266 concluded the Viking era in Scotland; King Magnus VI of Norway ceded the Hebrides and the Isle of Man to Scotland's King Alexander III, marking the end of Norse rule and influence in those regions, integrating them fully into the Kingdom of Scotland.