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Early Scotland

From early neolithic settlers a patchwork of warring Caledonian tribes emerged. Resisting invasion from foreign forces such as the Romans and Vikings a new, united nation would emerge. In the Kingdom of Alba modern Scotland has its origins. The Early Scotland chapter tells ths story of the creation of Alba and its fight for survival.

Early Scotland — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

Scotland's evolution from a Stone Age society to a network of independent kingdoms, then through invasion and conquest to a fledgling kingdom called Alba.
The neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, 3,200 BC — In Search of Scotland, Mysterious Ancestors

Neolithic Scots adapted from being hunter-gatherers to form settled communities.
The Picts and the Romans — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

The Roman invasion of Caledonia as described by the historian Tacitus.
Construction of the Antonine Wall, 142 AD — In Search of Scotland, Mysterious Ancestors

Emperor Antoninus Pius, builds a wall across Scotland to subdue the Caledonian tribes.
Gaelic culture in early Scotland — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

The role of Gaels in the creation of Scotland and a look at the hill fort of Dunadd.
Caledonian tribes flourish after the Romans leave, 400AD — In Search of Scotland, Mysterious Ancestors

The Romans withdraw from Britain and Caledonian tribes fill the vacuum left behind.
Saint Columba, Iona and the Book of Kells — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

Saint Columba's powerful position and the importance of Iona to the Christian world.
The Battle of Dun Nechtain — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

How the Battle of Dun Nechtain signalled the rise of Pictland.
Viking raids on Scotland, 800s — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

Throughout the 9th century Scotland experienced waves of Viking raids.
Kenneth MacAlpine, King of Pictland — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

A look at Kenneth MacAlpine, the king of the Picts.
Constantine II becomes King of Alba, 900 AD — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

Constantine becomes the first king to be coronated on the Stone of Destiny.
The Battle of Brunanburh — A History of Scotland, Series 1, The Last of the Free

The Battle of Brunanburh, and why Britain remains a collection of different countries.