since the beginning Process_start of the 12th century this region had lain within the norwegian realm , ruled Control by magnates who recognised Know the overlordship of the kings of norway .

There is reason to suspect that this region was lost Earnings_and_losses to the Scots upon the collapse of Máel Coluim 's rebellion Change_of_leadership , and afterwards doled out to powerful Scottish magnates in the context of Scottish consolidation Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale .

The long-term political consequences of the Protestant victory include Cause_to_be_included the Holy Roman Empire emphasising Expressing_publicly decentralization of power to local magnates and dynasts .