History of the Scottish expedition to Norway in 1612

In this concise study the author retraces the 1612 Scottish march through Norway’s wild Romsdal and Gudbrand valleys, separating long‑standing legend from documented fact. By consulting newly released state papers from England, Scotland, Sweden and Denmark, he shows how the expedition fitted into the broader Calmar war and King James’s mercenary plans. A clear sketch map guides listeners along the routes taken by the German commander Mönnichhofen and the Scots led by Alexander Ramsay.

The narrative blends official correspondence, battlefield reports, and the haunting Sinclair ballad collected by Reverend Krag, giving a vivid sense of the harsh terrain and political intrigue. Appendices reproduce key documents from London, Edinburgh, Stockholm and Copenhagen, letting listeners hear the very words that shaped the campaign. Whether you are a student of early‑modern Europe or simply drawn to rugged travel stories, the book offers a compact yet richly detailed portrait of a forgotten Scottish‑Norwegian encounter.