The Norwegian account of Haco's expedition against Scotland, A.D. MCCLXIII.

This translation offers a rare glimpse into a 13th‑century Norse campaign against the Scottish coast, drawn from the original Icelandic Flatey and Frisian manuscripts. The narrator, a Norwegian chieftain named Haco, describes the political tensions between the Hebridean lords, the Scottish crown, and the distant Norwegian king, setting the stage for a dramatic seaborne invasion. Readers are treated to vivid details of alliances, marriage ties, and the logistical challenges of moving a formidable fleet through the North Atlantic.

Accompanying the narrative are extensive scholarly notes that clarify obscure place names and explain contemporary customs, making the text accessible to modern ears. The work also preserves colourful anecdotes about court ceremonies and the personal ambitions of leaders on both sides of the sea. For anyone interested in medieval maritime history or the tangled roots of Scottish‑Norse relations, this account brings the era’s turbulence to life without sacrificing historical rigor.