The creator of Vikingsis setting up a new historical drama ... As they fight for the throne of Norway, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.

One of the major figures in the history of the Western Isles is Somerled. Born around 1117 and with a mixed Norse and Gaelic ... in his attempts to seize the throne of Scotland in the 1330s.

who later succeeded to the throne as Malcolm III. Malcolm II was successful in defending and expanding the realm of his power during his lifetime. Malcolm fought several battles against the Norse ...

Scotland's History ... throne as Malcolm III. Malcolm II was successful in defending and expanding the realm of his power during his lifetime. Malcolm fought several battles against the Norse ...