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Scotland's History Early Scotland Constantine II becomes King of Alba The Adobe Flash player and Javascript are required in order to view a video which appears on this page. You may wish to ...
The Angles never fully recovered as major force in Scotland. It is no coincidence that the Picts mysterious disappearance occurs at the same time as the creation of the kingdom of Alba.
Malcolm II mac Kenneth of Alba, the name by which the southern kingdom is known in the various annals of the time (with Circinn itself now known as Oengus), sat on the throne of a kingdom very ...
Is Constantin Based on a Real Person? Constantin is based on the real Constantine II of Scotland, which was known then as the Kingdom of Alba.
He said that perhaps Angus's main title to Scotland's birthplace derives from the historical fact that it was part of the heartland of the kingdom of the Picts.
SPAIN’S richest woman, an ­eccentric Spanish aristocrat who boasted more titles than the Queen and laid claim to the Scottish crown, has died aged 88.
From the Picts and Caledonians through to the Kingdom of Alba and on to the Jacobite rebellion, Scotland has a fascinating history.
The death of Alex Salmond is a "loss for the nation of Scotland", the deputy leader of the Alba party has said. Kenny MacAskill shared a tribute following the sudden death of his long-time ...
Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom – along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland – following a historic referendum vote.
Kenneth Clarke has accused David Cameron of ‘taking a gamble’ with the future of the United Kingdom by allowing Scotland a referendum on independence.
Constantine II, King of Alba 900 – 943 Constantine mac Áed (Constantine II), the grandson of Kenneth MacAlpin, began his life as an exile.
Scotland's History Articles Constantine II, King of Alba 900 – 943 Constantine mac Áed (Constantine II), the grandson of Kenneth MacAlpin, began his life as an exile. In 878 AD his father, Áed ...