Pictish kings versus Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. In the centuries following the Romans' departure, Scotland was divided between the Picts in the northeast and the Scots and Gaels in the west.

Wrad, a Pictish warlord, eventually became King of the Picts at the same time as Kenneth became King of Dal Riata. When Wrad died in 842 his kingship was contested.

Wrad, a Pictish warlord, eventually became King of the Picts at the same time as Kenneth became King of Dal Riata. When Wrad died in 842 his kingship was contested.

‘King Lot, the father of Mordred, was a king of the Picts. ‘Arthur’s closest companion in Welsh folk tales is called Cai, which may be derived from the Pictish name, Cailtram.’ Arrow ...

Archeologists have returned to a likely seat of Pictish kings in the North East of Scotland to further explore the high status site. All Sections. Dare to be Honest. Sign In. Subscribe.

By 672AD, King Oswui was dead with the Picts rising up agains their overlords and expelling Drust, their Northumbrian puppet King. In revenge, King Ecgrith, the new leader of the Northumbrians ...