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Donald II King of Scots
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900
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Donald the Second was the first ruler the chronicles call king of Alba rather than king of the Picts, which is the moment the kingdom starts being recognisably Scotland.
Research notes
✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): DONALD II (Domnall mac Causantin), KING OF ALBA (r.889-900) - said the first styled ri Alban ('King of Alba'). Father of Malcolm I (our line). Direct ancestor. Added 25 Jul 2026.