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King Dubh: kings of Scotland

Dubh (Duff) mac Mael Coluim (son of Malcolm I) lived c. 930-966 and was King of Alba (Scotland) from 962 – 966. He succeeded Indulf son of Constantine II.


St Oran's Chapel, Iona
St Oran’s Chapel, Iona

Throughout his reign Dubh was constantly challenged by Culen, son of King Indulf. However it was Dubh who claimed victory over his rival at the Battle of Duncrub in Strathearn (modern Perthshire).

Dubh killed

The following year Dubh was killed by the men of Moray at Forres, quite possibly on the instruction of Cullen.  It was said Professor Dauvit Broun of Glasgow University, an event that, “coincided with an eclipse of the sun on 20 July 966.”

Broun also notes that, “it has been argued cogently that the vivid depiction of a battle and its aftermath on the huge stone monument at Forres (Sueno’s Stone) represents Dubh’s defeat and death.” Of course there are some scholars who dispute this.

Buried on island of Iona

According to a source, regarded by some as questionable, Dubh may be buried on the Island of Iona.  He was succeeded in 966 by Cullen.

Discover more kings and queens of Scotland

The British Royal Family – more information

If your interest in British royalty goes beyond Scotland’s earliest kings and queens, see the official British Monarchy website for lots of additional information.

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