| Margaret of Scotland | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Norway | |
| Tenure | 1281 – 9 April 1283 |
| Coronation | 1281 |
| Born | 28 February 1261 Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England |
| Died | 9 April 1283 (aged 22) Tønsberg, Norway |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Eric II of Norway |
| Issue | Margaret, Maid of Norway |
| House | Dunkeld |
| Father | Alexander III of Scotland |
| Mother | Margaret of England |
Margaret of Scotland (Old Norse: Margrét Alexandersdóttir; Norwegian: Margrete Alexandersdotter; Scottish Gaelic: Maighread Nic Rìgh Alasdair; 28 February 1261 – 9 April 1283) was Queen of Norway as the wife of King Eric II.[1] She is sometimes known as the Maid of Scotland to distinguish her from her daughter, Margaret, Maid of Norway, who succeeded to the throne of Scotland.[2]