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Bethoc of Scotland
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Bethoc was the daughter and heiress of Malcolm the Second, and since he left no son it was through her that the crown passed. Her marriage to the lay abbot of Dunkeld founded the dynasty that took its name from his church.
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✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): BETHOC, dau. and heiress of KING MALCOLM II; m. Crinan of Dunkeld; through her the crown passed to the House of Dunkeld. Mother of Duncan I (our line). Direct ancestress. Added 25 Jul 2026.