Battle of Bauds

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Battle of Bauds
Part of the Viking invasions of Scotland
Imaginary drawing of Indulf, the famous Scottish king who fell during the Battle of Bauds
Date 962 Location near Cullen, Scotland Result Scottish victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Alba	Kingdom of Norway
Commanders and leaders
King Indulf †	Unknown, possibly sons of Erik Bloodaxe[1]

Battle of Bauds was fought in 962 in an area known as the Bauds, south of Findochty and west of Cullen near Portknockie, Scotland between Scotland, under King Indulf, and Norse pirates. The Vikings had been raiding and burning through Scotland, and had won numerous skirmishes against the Scots, including the Battle of Dollar. However, in this battle, the Norsemen were defeated. Afterwards, Norse control in Scotland fell apart. However, Indulf was killed in the battle.