Mac Alpin - The gathering of the tribes

Pick up your sword and pull on some warm clothes – you are about to step into the shoes of Kenneth mac Alpin – 9th century king of the Scots of Dalriada.

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Kenneth I Kenneth mac Alpin Reigned 843-858 Died 858
Your Location

Dunadd hillfort, the centre of royal power at Dalriada.

Just before sun down in the year 840.

Dunadd
Your Mission

bullet pointStabilise and strengthen your kingdom

bullet pointIncrease your power among your people

bullet pointSecure the safety of your religious centre, currently at Iona.

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