The Battle Hostile_encounter of Largs ( 2 October 1263 ) was an indecisive engagement Hostile_encounter between the kingdoms of Norway and Scotland , on the Firth of Clyde near Largs , Scotland .

The Battle Hostile_encounter of Largs ( 2 October 1263 ) was an indecisive engagement Hostile_encounter between the kingdoms of Norway and Scotland , on the Firth of Clyde near Largs , Scotland .

The conflict Hostile_encounter formed Becoming part of the Norwegian expedition Attack against Scotland in 1263 , in which Haakon Haakonsson , King of Norway attempted to reassert Control Norwegian sovereignty over the western seaboard of Scotland .

The conflict Hostile_encounter formed Becoming part of the Norwegian expedition Attack against Scotland in 1263 , in which Haakon Haakonsson , King of Norway attempted to reassert Control Norwegian sovereignty over the western seaboard of Scotland .

Composed of infantry and cavalry , the Scottish force was commanded Control by Alexander of Dundonald , Steward of Scotland .

This lease Renting became Becoming permanent , but the Kingdom of Scotland eventually stopped paying Commerce_pay the Norwegian crown for the islands when Norway became Becoming distracted by civil wars Military_operation .

Between 1639 and 1653 , Scotland was involved Cause_to_be_included in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms , a series of wars Hostile_encounter starting Process_start with the Bishops Wars ( between Scotland and England ) , the Irish Rebellion of 1641 , the English Civil War ( and its extension in Scotland ) , the Irish Confederate Wars , and finally the subjugation of Ireland and Scotland by the English Roundhead New Model Army .

Between 1639 and 1653 , Scotland was involved Cause_to_be_included in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms , a series of wars Hostile_encounter starting Process_start with the Bishops Wars ( between Scotland and England ) , the Irish Rebellion of 1641 , the English Civil War ( and its extension in Scotland ) , the Irish Confederate Wars , and finally the subjugation of Ireland and Scotland by the English Roundhead New Model Army .

Between 1639 and 1653 , Scotland was involved Cause_to_be_included in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms , a series of wars Hostile_encounter starting Process_start with the Bishops Wars ( between Scotland and England ) , the Irish Rebellion of 1641 , the English Civil War ( and its extension in Scotland ) , the Irish Confederate Wars , and finally the subjugation of Ireland and Scotland by the English Roundhead New Model Army .

Between 1639 and 1653 , Scotland was involved Cause_to_be_included in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms , a series of wars Hostile_encounter starting Process_start with the Bishops Wars ( between Scotland and England ) , the Irish Rebellion of 1641 , the English Civil War ( and its extension in Scotland ) , the Irish Confederate Wars , and finally the subjugation of Ireland and Scotland by the English Roundhead New Model Army .

In Scotland itself , from 1644–45 a Scottish civil war was fought Hostile_encounter between Scottish Royalists—supporters of Charles I under James Graham , 1st Marquis of Montrose—and the Covenanters , who had controlled Control Scotland since 1639 and allied Collaboration with the English Parliament .

In Scotland itself , from 1644–45 a Scottish civil war was fought Hostile_encounter between Scottish Royalists—supporters of Charles I under James Graham , 1st Marquis of Montrose—and the Covenanters , who had controlled Control Scotland since 1639 and allied Collaboration with the English Parliament .

This led to Causation the Third English Civil War , when Scotland was invaded Attack and occupied Control by the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Oliver Cromwell .

Scotland had helped Assistance to spark Causation this series of wars Hostile_encounter in 1638 , when it had risen Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale in revolt Change_of_leadership against Charles I 's religious policies .

The Covenanters raised Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale a large army from the dependants of their landed class and successfully resisted Defending Charles I 's attempt to impose Action his will on Scotland in the so-called Bishops Wars .

This prospect alarmed Warning Charles ' enemies in England and Scotland and the Covenanters threatened Warning to invade Attack Ireland .

He and Walter Stewart , 6th High Steward of Scotland disguised their few men as cows , so the garrison was unaware of their presence .

It takes place Process_start on the same weekend as T in the Park in Scotland and shares a very similar lineup each year , but Oxegen is generally regarded as Ireland 's version of the Glastonbury Festival , with the 2008 festival sharing three of the same headliners as its English counterpart .

The floods Catastrophe struck Attack the Netherlands , Belgium , England and Scotland .

Nineteen were killed Killing in Scotland .

Established Creating in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival Social_event , it takes place Process_start annually in Edinburgh , Scotland , in the month of August .

The Dakota was on a flight from Northolt Airport near London to Glasgow-Renfrew Airport in Scotland .

Large sections of the aircraft crashed Catastrophe onto residential areas of Lockerbie , Scotland , killing Killing 11 people on the ground .

The Pentland Rising Change_of_leadership was in the context of the long-running government campaign Military_operation to impose Action episcopalianism upon Scotland .

The battlefield added Cause_to_be_included to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Scotland in 2011 .

Their acquittal on 30 June 1688 led to Causation widespread Dispersal anti-Catholic riots throughout England and Scotland and destroyed Destroying James ' political authority .

With political support Supporting from allies in England , Scotland and Europe , a fleet of 463 ships landed William and 14,000 men in Torbay on 5 November .

The Revolution Change_of_leadership was followed by pro-Stuart revolts in Scotland and Ireland , while Jacobitism persisted into the late 18th century .

The Battle Hostile_encounter of Brunanburh was fought Hostile_encounter in 937 between Æthelstan , King of England , and an alliance of Olaf Guthfrithson , King of Dublin ; Constantine II , King of Scotland and Owain , King of Strathclyde .

Following an unchallenged invasion Military_operation of Scotland by Æthelstan in 934 , possibly launched Process_start because Constantine had violated Legality a peace treaty , it became Becoming apparent that Æthelstan could be defeated Hostile_encounter only by an alliance of his enemies .

The 1898 Open Openness Championship Competition was the 38th Open Championship Competition , held Hold 8–9 June at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick , South Ayrshire , Scotland .

As a result a rising took place Process_start in the north of Scotland under Colonel Hugh Fraser , who was joined Participation by John Munro of Lemlair , Thomas Mackenzie of Pluscardine and Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty .

Here they framed Communication certain enactments by which they took Conquering the customs and excise of the six northern counties of Scotland into their own hands .

A motorist was killed Killing after his vehicle was caught Getting by floodwater and landslides halted Process_end rail services Supply between England and Scotland .

The tour began Process_start on 19 March 2005 in Glasgow , Scotland at SECC Concert Hall 4 and concluded Process_end on 7 May 2005 in London , England at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre , consisting Containing of 37 shows in Europe .

A subsequent inquiry Criminal_investigation by Scotland Yard proved Statement inconclusive , and , in 1993 , they decided Deciding against proceeding Process_start with an investigation Criminal_investigation .

Piper Alpha was an oil production platform in the North Sea approximately north-east of Aberdeen , Scotland , that was operated Being_in_operation by Occidental Petroleum ( Caledonia ) Limited .

The bombings constituted the deadliest terrorist Terrorism attack Attack carried out Action in the history of Spain and the deadliest in Europe since the 1988 bombing Terrorism of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie , Scotland .

Artisan workers , particularly weavers in Scotland , sought action to reform Reforming_a_system an uncaring government .

On Monday 3 April work stopped Process_end in a wide area of central Scotland and in a swirl of disorderly events a small group marched Self_motion towards the Carron Company ironworks to seize weapons , but while stopped Process_end at Bonnymuir they were attacked by Hussars .

Two years later , enthusiasm for the visit of King George IV to Scotland successfully boosted Cause_change_of_strength loyalist sentiment , ushering in a new-found Scottish national identity .

In this event Scotland and Northern England were most severely affected Influence .

February was above average in temperature and ended Process_end on a mild note , although the snow returned Arriving in much of Scotland during March .

The Quintinshill rail disaster was a multi-train rail crash Catastrophe which occurred Coming_to_be on 22 May 1915 outside the Quintinshill signal box near Gretna Green in Dumfriesshire , Scotland .

As a result , both were charged Judgment_communication with manslaughter in England , then convicted Legal_rulings of culpable homicide after trial in Scotland ; the two terms are broadly equivalent .

Two of the three soldiers were teenage brothers ; all three were from Scotland .

The murder Killing of Comyn in 1306 had set off Causation a bloody civil war for the throne of Scotland which King Robert had all but won at Bannockburn and was now attempting to finish Process_end by capturing Conquering their last remaining stronghold .

The game was both teams ' final match of the qualifying tournament , and both were still able to gain Getting a place at the finals Process_end in Mexico ; Wales needed to win Earnings_and_losses the game , while Scotland knew Know that a draw would be enough .

The game was played Competition against the backdrop of escalating football hooliganism ; English clubs had been banned Preventing_or_letting from European competition Competition as a result of the Heysel Stadium disaster over three months prior , and fears were being raised Bringing , notably by Scotland 's manager Jock Stein , that the British government , led Giving by Margaret Thatcher , was seeking to lead Change a `` crackdown '' on football supporters generally , and that trouble at the highly charged Judgment_communication game at Ninian Park would give Giving them an excuse to extend Change_event_time this from just England to the other Home Nations .

Despite Scotland having the advantage in the group , thanks to a superior goal difference , they went Forming_relationships into the game as underdogs due to a number of their senior players being unavailable due to either injury or suspension , and because they had lost Earnings_and_losses to Wales in the return fixture at Hampden Park in Glasgow the previous March .