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Scottish History

  • Malcolm II kills Kenneth III and becomes King.
    Dec 15, 1005

    Malcolm II kills Kenneth III and becomes King.

    This started a rivalry which later caused Macbeth to kill Duncan.
  • King Malcolm II at the Battle of Carham
    Dec 14, 1018

    King Malcolm II at the Battle of Carham

    King Malcom the Second defeated Northumbrians and with this
    victory was able to create the first modern border between Scotland and England
  • Malcom II dies and Duncun is his successor
    Dec 14, 1034

    Malcom II dies and Duncun is his successor

    Duncun is the equivalent of Shakespeare's MacDuff. He was loved and revered during his rule, even though in some areas, especially military strategy, he was incompetent.
  • The Battle of Pitgaveny
    Aug 14, 1040

    The Battle of Pitgaveny

    The battle of Pitgaveny was fatal for King Duncun I, who was killed by Macbeth in an attempt to prevent Macbeth's possible takeover
  • Macbeth Becomes King
    Aug 14, 1040

    Macbeth Becomes King

    MacBeth becomes the King of Scotland after the Battle of Pitvageny, exiles both of Duncan's sons.
  • Lulach becomes King
    Aug 15, 1057

    Lulach becomes King

    Lulach, Macbeth's son, kills Malcolm III and ascendes to the throne. He is coronated at Scone.
  • Lulach is killed by Malcolm
    Mar 17, 1058

    Lulach is killed by Malcolm

    Lulach is killed by Malcolm III
  • The Beginning of the Canmore (Ceann Mor) dynasty
    Apr 25, 1058

    The Beginning of the Canmore (Ceann Mor) dynasty

    Malcolm III, also known as the Great Chief, Malcolm Ceann Mor ascended the throne, creating the Camore dynasty.
  • The Norman Conquest
    Sep 28, 1066

    The Norman Conquest

    Increased the amount of English speakers in Scotland.
  • King Duncan II Dies
    Nov 12, 1094

    King Duncan II Dies

    King Duncan the II dies at the battle of Monthechin, Kincardine.
  • King Donald Dies

    King Donald Dies

    King Donald, the first Gaelic king after Pictish Rule.
  • The Battle of Brunanburh

    The Battle of Brunanburh

    This battle site is unknown today. It was a conflict between Norse and Catholic identities and Anglo Saxon identities to determine whether or not Britian would be controlled by a single imperial power or stay different independent kingdoms. The Norse and Catholic peoples won, keeping the countries separate entities.
  • Period: to Dec 31, 1100

    The Time

    A thrilling story of killing and maiming and really other cool stuff that is pretty cool to research and stuff.