The Wolf of Badenoch: Scotland's Feared Medieval Warlord

In the late 14th century, one man terrorized the north of Scotland with fire and sword: Alexander Stewart, the 'Wolf of Badenoch'. Son of King Robert II, he was granted the Earldom of Buchan but soon clashed with the Church. In 1390, he burned Elgin Cathedral, one of Scotland's most magnificent buildings, in a feud with the Bishop of Moray. This episode explores how a royal prince became an outlaw, the politics of the Highlands and Lowlands, and the legacy of a man whose nickname still sends chills. We unpack the story of the Wolf: his rivalry with his brother, the Earl of Carrick, his relationship with his mistress Mairead inghean Eachann, and the eventual trial that forced him to repent. Join us for a tale of feud, fire, and a king's son gone rogue. #WolfOfBadenoch #AlexanderStewart #ElginCathedral #MedievalScotland #ScottishHistory #EarlOfBuchan #RobertII #BishopBur #HighlandFeud #BurningOfElgin #1390 #ScottishClans #Feudalism #ChurchVsState #Moray #Badenoch #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo