Kilt Go Braugh? A cultural/historical question

[Archangel]

While Fergus Mór was the legendary ruler of Dál Riata, I'm not sure it wold be correct to say that he was the ruler of the Scots. I'm more inclined to name Cináed mac Ailpín (Kenneth MacAlpin) the first King of the Scots.

Okay, this will end up being a mess but you're essentially right. Alpin was recognized by contemporaries as the first king.

The previous kings fell under the Irish system and were not really like what we would call king today. They would be lower level kings and Alpin rose above them (in battle, treachery, wealth, whatever). He was a Pictish king and moved the political structure to the east of Scotland. He brought about (or fulfilled) a different concept of kingship.

As usual, don't jump all over this. I'm compressing entire books into one paragraph.

[beloitpiper]

As usual, don't jump all over this. I'm compressing entire books into one paragraph.

Just a friendly peer review. History this old is blurry at best.