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:The term Scots in modern usage refers to people from Scotland; see Scots (disambiguation page). Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Scotti was the generic name(a latinized version of the gaelic Sgaothaich) given by the Romans to Gaelic raiders from Ireland. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Scotia was originally the Latin name for Ireland (also known to the Romans as Hibernia). ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (Latin: No one provokes me with impunity) (Scots: Wha daur meddle wi me) Scotlands location within the UK Languages with Official Status1 English Gaelic Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Scots may refer to: The Scots language People from Scotland Scottish ethnicity, histroically people of Dalriada, a Gaelic-speaking kingdom in western Scotland Scots (ethnic group) Scottish Gaelic language, sometimes Scots outside of Scotland This is a disambiguation page — a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ...

The Dalriada Scots (Latin: Scotti) originated from Ireland, from the east of the modern-day province of Ulster (at that time marauding bands of Irish people were known as Scotti, and Scotia was a Roman name for Ireland, although the principal name for the island of Ireland was Hibernia. This usage of the word Scots was common well into the medieval period). Dalriada or Dál Riata (as it was called in Ireland) was the kingdom of the Scotti, who spread from eastern Ulster to Argyll and eventually gave their name to Scotland. ... The Scotti: one of the oldest families in Europe The Scotti: her kingdom Dalriada ( today Argyl) out of Dal-Riata. ... This article is about political regions. ... Ulster (Irish: Cúige Uladh, IPA: ) is one of the four provinces of Ireland. ... Scotia was originally the Latin name for Ireland (also known to the Romans as Hibernia). ... The Roman Empire is the term conventionally used to describe the Ancient Roman polity in the centuries following its reorganization under the leadership of Octavian (better known as Caesar Augustus). ... Hibernia is the Roman Latin name for the island of Ireland. ...

In 500 under King Fergus I of Dalriada, the Dalriadans invaded Argyll and established the Scottish half of the realm known as Dál Riata (Dalriada) in the Pictish lands known as Caledonia by the Romans. However, the relationship between these two peoples begins earlier: around 300 when the Romans recorded almost 300 frontier attacks by the Picti and the Scotti. Events Possible date for the Battle of Mons Badonicus: Romano-British and Celts defeat an Anglo-Saxon army that may have been led by the bretwalda Aelle of Sussex (approximate date; suggested dates range from 490 to 510) Note: This battle may have influenced the legend of King Arthur. ... Fergus I of Dalriada, also known as Fergus Mor Mac Earca was king of Dalriada. ... Argyll (Earra-Ghaidheal in Gaelic), sometimes called Argyllshire, is one of the traditional counties of Scotland. ... Dalriada or Dál Riata (as it was called in Ireland) was the kingdom of the Scotti, who spread from eastern Ulster to Argyll and eventually gave their name to Scotland. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Caledonia is primarily a Roman Latin name for a region corresponding approximately to that part of Scotland which is north of a line between the mouths of the Forth and the Clyde. ... The Roman Empire is the term conventionally used to describe the Ancient Roman polity in the centuries following its reorganization under the leadership of Octavian (better known as Caesar Augustus). ... For other uses, see number 300. ...

While the Romans represented a common enemy, the Picts and Scots supported each other. However, the departure of the Romans left the two sides to compete with each other for power and territory. Wars between Pictish Caledonia and Dalriada were numerous between 300 and 840—the Picts frequently coming out on top; Dalriada often being ruled by the Picts. Events After the death of Louis the Pious, his sons Lothar, Charles the Bald and Louis the German fight over the division of the empire, with Lothair succeding as Emperor. ...

In the early 9th century when the Vikings started plundering along the coast of Caledonia and neighbouring countries, the Pictish kingdom found itself facing enemies on two fronts. After successfully defeating the Scots, a major battle with the Vikings in 839 severely weakened the Picts' strength. Caledonia then suffered the deaths of several kings in quick succession. This earthenware dish was made in 9th century Iraq. ... The name Viking is a loan from the native Scandinavian term for the Norse seafaring warriors who raided the coasts of Scandinavia, Europe and the British Isles from the late 8th century to the 11th century, the period of European history referred to as the Viking Age. ... Events Louis the Pious attempts to divide his empire among his sons. ...

After the death of the king of Dalriada, Alpin II of Dalriada (Alpin Mac Eochaid), his son Ciniod Mac Alpin, (Kenneth MacAlpin) in 843 laid claim to the throne of Caledonia through maternal bloodlines, and thereby united both kingdoms, becoming the first "King of Scots and Picts", and thus the first monarch of the new, unified state, the Kingdom of Scotland (see also, Alba). Alpin II of Dalriada, also known as Alpin mac Eochaid was the father of Kenneth I of Scotland and Donald I of Scotland who united the Kingdom of the Scots and the Picts. ... Kenneth I the Hardy (c. ... Events Treaty of Verdun divides the Carolingian empire between the 3 sons of Louis the Pious. ... A state is an organized political community occupying a definite territory, having an organized government, and possessing internal and external sovereignty. ... Stirling Castle has stood for centuries atop a volcanic crag defending the lowest ford of the River Forth. ... Alba is the ancient and modern Gaelic name (pronounced Olla-puh) for the country of Scotland (also Alba in Irish). ...

At the time other Scots from central and southern Ireland established colonies in Cornwall and Wales but these lost touch with their homeland and were absorbed into the Briton mass. Motto: Onan hag oll (Cornish: One and all) Cornwall, England Geography Status Ceremonial and (smaller) Administrative county Region South West England Area - Total - Admin. ... National motto: Cymru am byth (Welsh: Wales for ever) Waless location within the UK Official languages English, Welsh Capital Cardiff Largest city Cardiff First Minister Rhodri Morgan Area  - Total Ranked 3rd UK 20,779 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 3rd UK 2,903,085 140/km² Ethnicity: 97. ... The term Briton may have the following meanings: In an historical context: The indigenous inhabitants of Great Britain in pre-Roman times. ...

The Dalriada Scots (Latin: Scotti) originated from Ireland, from the east of the modern-day province of Ulster (at that time marauding bands of Irish people were known as Scotti, and Scotia was a Roman name for Ireland, although the principal name for the island of Ireland was Hibernia. This usage of the word Scots was common well into the medieval period).

In 500 under King Fergus I of Dalriada, the Dalriadans invaded Argyll and established the Scottish half of the realm known as Dál Riata (Dalriada) in the Pictish lands known as Caledonia by the Romans. However, the relationship between these two peoples begins earlier: around 300 when the Romans recorded almost 300 frontier attacks by the Picti and the Scotti.

While the Romans represented a common enemy, the Picts and Scots supported each other. However, the departure of the Romans left the two sides to compete with each other for power and territory. Wars between Pictish Caledonia and Dalriada were numerous between 300 and 840—the Picts frequently coming out on top; Dalriada often being ruled by the Picts.

In the early 9th century when the Vikings started plundering along the coast of Caledonia and neighbouring countries, the Pictish kingdom found itself facing enemies on two fronts. After successfully defeating the Scots, a major battle with the Vikings in 839 severely weakened the Picts' strength. Caledonia then suffered the deaths of several kings in quick succession.

After the death of the king of Dalriada, Alpin II of Dalriada (Alpin Mac Eochaid), his son Ciniod Mac Alpin, (Kenneth MacAlpin) in 843 laid claim to the throne of Caledonia through maternal bloodlines, and thereby united both kingdoms, becoming the first "King of Scots and Picts", and thus the first monarch of the new, unified state, the Kingdom of Scotland (see also, Alba).

At the time other Scots from central and southern Ireland established colonies in Cornwall and Wales but these lost touch with their homeland and were absorbed into the Briton mass.

External links

• Kings of Dalriada