Auld Alliance

The Auld Alliance was an alliance between Scotland, France, and Norway which had its origins in the Orkneyinga saga and the colonisation of Normandy. It was the first treaty for mutual self-defence between nations. Although Norway never took much part in it, it played a role in Franco-Scottish (and English) affairs until 1746. Although Norway never invoked the treaty, she was involved in Franco-Scottish politics until 1746.

Related Topics:
Scotland - France - Norway - Orkneyinga saga - Normandy - Nation - 1746

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The alliance is thought to reach as far back as 1165 and William I of Scotland, although the first documentary evidence dates from the treaty signed by John Balliol and Philip IV of France in 1295. The terms of the treaty stipulated that if any country was attacked by England the other countries would invade English territory, as became evident at the Battle of Flodden Field, 1513.

Related Topics:
1165 - William I of Scotland - John Balliol - Philip IV of France - 1295 - England - Battle of Flodden Field - 1513

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