What all of these settlements have in common is that they are all within the borders of modern day Scotland, and are therefore well within reach of anyone playing Scotland in game. Edinburgh and Glasgow are both Scottish territories from the start, while Castle Town and Kirkwall belong to Norway, and Skye and the Isle of Islay are both rebel holdings. In addition to the standard conquest requirements for short and long campaigns in 'Britannia,' (25 and 35 total regions, respectively) Scotland must hold the specific settlements of Edinburgh, Castle Town, Glasgow, Kirkwall, Skye, and the Isle of Islay. It shares borders with Norway and England, as well as a number of rebel settlements. Its default capital is Perth, a large town toward the northeastern coast, just south of the Norwegian castle, Wick. It begins with seven territories in the northern region of Britain. Scotland is one of the five playable factions in the 'Britannia' campaign of the Medieval II: Total War expansion, Kingdoms. The map highlighting Scottish territory from Brittania's faction selection screen. Lacking in cavalry, and the nobles often prefer to fight on foot. As an alternative, an early, pre-emptive invasion of Ireland or Wales may give Scotland the upper hand they need to press on and deal the powerful English a severe blow. Scotland will also need to consider their diplomatic options when dealing with the Norwegian and English peoples, as it would be unfortunate and potentially fatal for Scotland to become involved in wars on two fronts. While the King's wife may be an English princess, it would seem England's desire to conquer Ireland and control Wales has spread their armies thinly about the Isle, therefore if the chance to re-capture former Scottish territories to the south should arise, the King must be alive to the opportunity. With seemingly more Norwegian forces arriving on his northern doorstep every day, and a precarious relationship with the power hungry English to the south, the Scottish King currently finds himself in a tenuous situation. Scottish emblem as depicted in Medieval II: Total War: Kingdoms.

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