Tour Scotland photograph of cottages by Lochalsh looking over to Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Scotland. In the 7th and 8th centuries the area suffered raids and invasions by Vikings. From the 9th century until the Treaty of Perth in 1266 CE control of the Hebrides alternated between the kingdoms of Norway, Alba to the east and the Kingdom of the Isles ruled by figures such as Ketil Flatnose, Maccus mac Arailt, Godred Crovan and Somerled. The fleet of King Haakon IV of Norway anchored in Loch Alsh in 1263 during the Scottish Norwegian War en route to the Battle of Largs. Kyleakin may take its name from this event.
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