Kenneth MacAlpin, King of Dalriada and the Picts, Died at Forteviot
February 13, 858
Kenneth MacAlpin, King of Dalriada and the Picts, died at Forteviot. This February 13, 858 entry records a moment in …
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Nominee, Ruler of Brittany, Died
March 7, 851
Nominoe or Nomenoe (French: Nominoë; Breton: Nevenoe; b. c. 800, d. 7 March 851) was the first Duke of Brittany from 846 …
Victory of Nomenoe Over the Franks at Ballon, Brittany
November 22, 845
The victory of Nominoe (Nomenoe) over the Franks at Ballon in Brittany is a historical event that took place in the 9th …
Iona Raided for Second Time by Norsemen
January 19, 825
Blathmac, a monk on the island of Iona, lived during a time when Viking raids on monastic communities were common. Iona, …
St. Vergilius or Ferghil, the Geometer, Died
November 27, 784
Virgil (c. 700– 27 November 784), also spelled Vergil, Vergilius, Virgilius, Feirgil or Fearghal, was an Irish priest …
Death of St Giles, Patron Saint of Edinburgh (And Elgin).
September 1, 714
Death of St Giles, patron saint of Edinburgh (and Elgin). This September 1, 714 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Death of St Adamnan, Biographer of St Columba.
September 23, 704
Death of St Adamnan, biographer of St Columba. This September 23, 704 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
Battle of Dunnichen, the Picts Stopped the Advance Northwards of the Angles of Northumbria
May 20, 685
Battle of Dunnichen, the Picts stopped the advance northwards of the Angles of Northumbria. This May 20, 685 entry …
Battle of Nechtansmere, Northumbrian Invasion of Scotland Defeated by Pictish King Bruide
May 20, 685
The Battle of Dunnichen (Welsh Linn garan) or Battle of Nechtansmere was fought between the Picts and Northumbrians on …
St. Nathalan, Died
January 8, 678
Death of St. Nathalan, a hermit and the bishop of Tullicht, was best known for his miracles. A Scot born to a noble …
St. Kentigern, Patron Saint of Glasgow, Died
January 13, 603
Death of St Kentigern (or Mungo), patron saint of Glasgow. Saint Kentigern, also known as Saint Mungo, was a Christian …
Colum Cille, (St Columba) Irish Bard and Monk, Honored in All Celtic Lands, Died.
June 9, 597
Saint Columba or Saint Colm Cille sometimes known as St. Columba of Iona (7 December 521 - 9 June 597), (Old Irish …