Scotland in the Time of the Crusades

The Crusades were a series of religiously motivated military campaigns between the 11th and 13th centuries, aimed primarily at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control. While much of the action occurred in the Middle East, the ripples of these campaigns spread across Europe, including Scotland. Though far from the heart of the Crusades, Scotland played a unique role in this transformative era, reflecting its own medieval struggles, spiritual aspirations, and political dynamics.