The reign of Alexander III was notable for three major things. Firstly he was to succeed where his father, Alexander II, had failed in ridding the Western Isles of Scotland of Norse influence.

Alexander's soldiers attacked the islands with such ferocity that in 1263 the king of Norway sent a large fleet of viking ships to attack Scotland. Alexander's army defended Scotland at the Battle ...

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Henry III appointed him to arbitrate between Alexander III of Scotland and leaders of various factions there. His first wife was Helen daughter of the Lord of Galloway and they had three daughters ...

Scotland's History Articles Alexander III, King of Scots 1249 – 1286 The reign of Alexander III was notable for three major things. Firstly he was to succeed where his father, Alexander II ...