For a long time, sovereignty over Caithness was disputed between the King of Scotland and the Norwegian Earldom of Orkney. As part of his struggle with Harald Maddadsson, King William I of Scotland (Uilleam I of Alba) granted lands in Caithness to Harald the Young.
For a long time, control over Caithness was contested between the King of Scotland and the Norwegian Earldom of Orkney. As part of his conflict with Harald Maddadsson, King William I of Scotland (Uilleam I of Alba) bestowed lands in Caithness upon Harald the Young.