Kings & Queens of Scotland 1/5: The House of Alpin (848–1034)

You can see the whole series now at: https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday Magnificent and roughed, Scotland has long been a country of fierce independence and brutal power struggles. From ancient warrior kings who fought off battering waves of Vikings raids, to royal cousins who murdered each other for the throne. From the medieval monarchs who alternately sold out and fought to preserve their nation from the English, to the savvy Stewarts who built the Kingdom up and came to rule over all of Britannia. In this 5 part series, we’ll meet the Kings and Queens of Scotland from Kenneth MacAlpin, to Queen Anne. Part 1: House of Alpin Kenneth MacAlpin Donald I Constantine I Áed Giric Eochaid Donald II Constantine II Malcolm I Indulf Dubh Cuilén Kenneth II Amlaíb Constantine III Kenneth III Malcolm II Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: "Angevin - Thatched Villagers" by Kevin MacLeod #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices