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'''83''' or '''84''' AD Battle of Mons Graupius: Romans reportedly defeat the Caledonians although there is some debate about the actual outcome of the battle. | '''83''' or '''84''' AD Battle of Mons Graupius: Romans reportedly defeat the Caledonians although there is some debate about the actual outcome of the battle. | ||
'''2nd Century''' Hadrian's Wall, dividing Roman occupied Britain from Caledonia. | '''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. | |||
'''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 Cill | |||
'''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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'''843''' Kenneth MacAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots. This marks the first combined kingdom in Scotland. | '''843''' Kenneth MacAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots. This marks the first combined kingdom in Scotland. | ||
'''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. | |||
'''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. | ||
'''1263''' Battle of Largs effectively ends Norwegian control over much of Scotland. | '''1263''' Battle of Largs effectively ends Norwegian control over much of Scotland. | ||
'''1266''' Treaty of Perth transfers the Hebrides from Norway to Scotland. | |||
'''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. | ||