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'''2nd Century''' Hadrian's Wall, dividing Roman occupied Britain from Caledonia. It is frequently attacked by Scots and Picts. | '''2nd Century''' Hadrian's Wall, dividing Roman occupied Britain from Caledonia. It is frequently attacked by Scots and Picts. | ||
'''5th Century''' First recorded Christian missions to what is now southern Scotland by Ninian and others. | '''5th Century''' First recorded Christian missions to what is now southern Scotland by St Ninian and others. Establishment of the Kingdom of Strathclyde. | ||
'''6th Century''' Kingdom of Dalriada established by Fergus Mor Mac Eirc from Ulster in Ireland. This is the first Gaelic kingdom. Evangelisation of the northern Picts by Columba (Calum | '''6th Century''' Kingdom of Dalriada established by Fergus Mor Mac Eirc from Ulster in Ireland. This is the first Gaelic kingdom. Evangelisation of the northern Picts by St Columba (Calum Cille) | ||
'''685''' Battle of Dunnichen Picts defeat Northumbrians at Dunnichen in Angus | '''685''' Battle of Dunnichen Picts defeat Northumbrians at Dunnichen in Angus | ||
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'''c. 1018''' Battle of Carham between Scots and Northumbrians. Scottish victory results in River Tweed being set as southern border, with the Lothians and Borders coming under their control. | '''c. 1018''' Battle of Carham between Scots and Northumbrians. Scottish victory results in River Tweed being set as southern border, with the Lothians and Borders coming under their control. | ||
'''1030''' Kingdom of Strathclyde annexed by Scotland. | |||
'''1174''' William the Lion surrenders the independence of Scotland to Henry II in the Treaty of Falaise. | '''1174''' William the Lion surrenders the independence of Scotland to Henry II in the Treaty of Falaise. | ||
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'''1266''' Treaty of Perth transfers the Hebrides from Norway to Scotland. | '''1266''' Treaty of Perth transfers the Hebrides from Norway to Scotland. | ||
'''1286''' Death of Alexander III leads to succession crisis, and increased English involvement in Scottish affairs. | |||
'''1295''' Scotland and France sign the Auld Alliance to support each other if the other is attacked. It is maintained for centuries. | '''1295''' Scotland and France sign the Auld Alliance to support each other if the other is attacked. It is maintained for centuries. | ||