Scottish Connection

Impignoration By the latter part of the 13th century, Norway was part of Denmark, under King Christian I. The annuity for the Hebrides, the "Annual of Norway", agreed at the treaty of Perth in 1266, had not been paid by the Scots for about 200 years. After long, and at times acrimonious, negotiations, Charles VII of France was asked to arbitrate. He suggested a Royal marriage between Margaret, daughter of King Christian of Denmark, and the future James III of Scotland.

Earl’s Palace, Birsay in the late 16th century

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