Kenneth MacAlpin King of Scots
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Kenneth MacAlpin (Cináed mac Ailpín, d.858) is by tradition the first King of Scots, the ruler who united the Gaels of Dál Riata and the Picts into the kingdom that became Alba. He moved the relics of St Columba to Dunkeld and made Scone the crowning-place of his line; the 'MacAlpin' kings descended from him ruled Scotland for a century and a half in the direct male line, and through their heiresses far longer. He died at Forteviot; our descent runs through his son Constantine.
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✓ DOCUMENTED at the historical horizon (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): KENNETH I MacALPIN (Cinaed mac Ailpin, d.858) - traditionally the FIRST KING OF SCOTS, uniting Picts and Gaels of Dal Riata into the kingdom of Alba; founder of the royal dynasty. Father of Constantine I (our line). *** THE SCOTS ROYAL SUMMIT: above him the Dal Riata kings pass into legend (note-only). Direct ancestor - the founder-king of Scotland. Added 25 Jul 2026.