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Scotland. Alba, the kingdom formed by the union of the Picts and Scots under Kenneth I MacAlpin in 843. Their territory, ranging from modern Argyll and Bute to Caithness, across much of southern and central Scotland, was one of the few areas in the British Isles to withstand the invasions of the Vikings. The ancient link with Ireland (from ...
The song describes the story of Gordon McKenzie and his family home, Albany, which was a symbol of pride for the people in the Highlands. Gordon's jealousy-fueled brother killed him, but the legend says that a golden eagle still nests in the tower of Albany. Later, the English king destroyed the house to show his power over the Highlanders.
13 de nov. de 2020 · A Century of Change. 100 years later, much has changed in Leith but it’s sense of identity and independence remains. To mark the anniversary, we’ve delved into the wealth of archive photos available on our online learning service, Scran, for a look at life in this proud and pioneering corner of Scotland over the years.
By 1774, Albany County was the most populated county in colonial New York with over 42 thousand settlers. In 1790 the federal government conducted its first comprehensive census, and Albany County was still the most populous county in New York State, with 75,921 inhabitants. By 1800, Albany County had shrunk significantly in size and population ...
The recorded history of Scotland begins with the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century, when the province of Britannia reached as far north as the Antonine Wall. North of this was Caledonia, inhabited by the Picti, whose uprisings forced Rome's legions back to Hadrian's Wall. As Rome finally withdrew from Britain, a Gaelic tribe from ...
5 de out. de 2021 · From then on, Alba as the name of the kingdom faded out of history after nearly three centuries in use, and was replaced by a Scotland ruled by kings and queens of Scots. The name lives on, however, as the Gaelic name for modern-day Scotland – and Alba will never be forgotten for its role in making Scotland what it is. History.
