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Kenneth MacAlpin King of Scots
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Kenneth MacAlpin is traditionally reckoned the first king of a united Scotland, uniting the Picts and the Scots of Dal Riata about 843. He stands at the historical horizon of the Scottish royal line, where the record thins into legend, and this family's Scottish descent runs up to him and stops.
Research notes
✓ 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.