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* Righ or ri (Gaelic, literally "king") - the sovereign of the nation was the Ard-Righ or High King. Sub-national Lords were also known as "righ" sometimes, such as the Lords of Galloway | * Righ or ri (Gaelic, literally "king") - the sovereign of the nation was the Ard-Righ or High King. Sub-national Lords were also known as "righ" sometimes, such as the Lords of Galloway | ||
* Mormaer - a regional or provincial ruler, theoretically second only to the King of Scots, and the senior of a Toiseach (chieftain). This term was generally superseded by earl. | * Mormaer or High Steward- a regional or provincial ruler, theoretically second only to the King of Scots, and the senior of a Toiseach (chieftain). This term was generally superseded by earl. | ||
* Steward or Stewart - ruler of a stewartry (maoirne or mearns) | |||
* Thane - In Scotland this was sometimes used as the equiv | |||
* Toiseach - a chief or chieftain. This was often the ruler of a clan or family group, especially in the Highlands. | * Toiseach - a chief or chieftain. This was often the ruler of a clan or family group, especially in the Highlands. | ||
* Laird - the landowner of a large estate. This is generally a courtesy title. | * Laird - the landowner of a large estate. This is generally a courtesy title. | ||