Norse Fleet Defeated at the Battle of the Epiphany, Scotland
January 6, 1156
In the 12th century the Norse hold on the Hebrides began to weaken, their sway had lasted 400 years. The collapse of the …
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A Proposal for the Invasion of Ireland by Henry II Is Discussed
September 29, 1155
A Proposal for the Invasion of Ireland by Henry II is discussed at the Council of Winchester. The council rejects the …
King David I Died at Carlisle and Malcolm IV Crowned at Scone.
May 24, 1153
King David I died at Carlisle and Malcolm IV crowned at Scone. This May 24, 1153 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Malcolm IV, King of Scotland, Was Born
March 20, 1141
Malcolm IV (or Máel Coluim mac Eanric) (c. 1141 – December 9, 1165), King of Scots, was the eldest son of Henry of …
Second Treaty of Durham Recogning an Independent Scotland
April 9, 1139
Second Treaty of Durham recogning an independent Scotland. This April 9, 1139 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in Which King David I Was Defeated by the English.
August 22, 1138
Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in which King David I was defeated by the English. This August 22, 1138 entry …
King Henry II of England, Born
March 5, 1133
Henry II (5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189), also known as Henry Curtmantle, was King of England from 1154 until his death in …
King Alexander I Died at Stirling Castle, Succeeded by David I.
April 23, 1124
Alexander I (medieval Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Maíl Coluim; modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Mhaol Chaluim; c. 1078 – 23 April …
King Alexander I Crowned
April 23, 1107
King Alexander I of Scotland, also known as Alexander I of Alba, was crowned on April 23, 1107. He was the son of King …
Priory at Coldingham Founded.
June 21, 1098
Priory at Coldingham founded. This June 21, 1098 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
King Duncan II of Scotland, Died
November 12, 1094
Donnchad mac Máel Coluim (Modern Gaelic: Donnchadh mac Mhaoil Chaluim;[a] anglicised as Duncan II; c. 1060 – 12 November …
King Malcolm III (Canmore), Last of the Celtic Kings Was Killed at the Battle of Alnwick
November 13, 1093
Malcolm III, (c. 1031–13 November 1093) also known as Malcolm Canmore, or “Canmore” (Gaelic ceann mòr, …