Harald Maddadarsson
Jarl of Orkney and Caithness
1133 - 1206 AD

  • An opportunity to own a unique piece of Scotland's History.
  • Be one of only 250 to own Jarl Harald in this strictly Limited Edition.
  • A great investment for Serious Collectors.
  • Designed and Hand-cast by the Artist SCOTT BLANCE.
  • Available Direct from the Artist.
  • Made in Scotland.
  • Read the full history of Jarl Harald in the free enclosed leaflet.
  • Available as a set of three figures( with Sweyn and Jarl Rognvald).
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Jarl Harald is one of the greatest of the Jarls of Orkney and Caithness.  He ruled for sixty-eight years overcoming many attempts to usurp his power.  Sweyn Asliefarsson got him his Earldom and he became the protégé of the Jarl Rognvald.  Harald had to fight a war against Sweyn to keep his title, Jarl
Rognvald   having to keep the peace between them.  In 1158 Harold's councillor assassinated Rognvald leaving Harald in total control of the islands.  He eventually fell out with the Kings of Norway and Scotland but somehow survived.  He has been portrayed as a cruel and
treacherous ruler, who earned the nickname "Harald the Wicked" in Caithness.  The truth is more complex, he was a shrewd politician who lived in a violent age .

Each figure is cast in finest Lead-free Pewter, individually
finished by the Artist and stands 9" in overall height.  Jarl Harald is portrayed at the age of twenty  when he finally had control over Orkney.  He was described as an ugly man and his dress reveals his Scottish background rather than Norse.

Jarl Harald is available at £140 plus postage and package.
See order form for details


greatscots - about greatscots - william wallace
rob roy macgregor  - john gow  - sweyn asliefarsson
jarl rognvald - order form

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