Battle of Bauds

Coordinates: 57°38′56″N 2°53′35″W / 57.649°N 2.893°W / 57.649; -2.893

Battle of Bauds
Part of the Danish invasions of Scotland
Indulf of Scotland, the famous Scottish king who fell during the Battle of Bauds.
Date 962 Location near Cullen, Scotland Result Scottish victory.
Belligerents
Danish pirates	Scotland
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	King Indulf of Scotland†

Battle of Bauds was a battle fought in 962 in an area known as the Bauds, south of Findochty and West of Cullen, Scotland between Scotland under king Indulf, and Danish pirates. The Danes had been raiding and burning through Scotland, and had won numerous victorious skirmishes against the Scots, including the Battle of Dollar. However, in this battle, the Danes were defeated. Afterwards, the Danish control in Scotland fell apart. However, Indulf was killed in the battle.

References

• George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0442223366).
• "King Indulf of Scotland". www.englishmonarchs.co.uk. http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/macalpin_9.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-17. 
• W. CRAMOND; NOTES ON TUMULI IN CULLEN DISTRICT; AND NOTICE OF THE DISCOVERY OF TWO URNS AT FOULFORD, NEAR CULLEN (1897) Retrieved 29-12-2010

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