<P> The Kingdom of the Picts ( based in Fortriu by the 6th century ) was the state that eventually became known as `` Alba '' or `` Scotland '' . The development of `` Pictland '' , according to the historical model developed by Peter Heather , was a natural response to Roman imperialism . Another view places emphasis on the Battle of Dun Nechtain , and the reign of Bridei m . Beli ( 671 -- 693 ) , with another period of consolidation in the reign of Óengus mac Fergusa ( 732 -- 761 ) . </P>
<P> The Kingdom of the Picts ( based in Fortriu by the 6th century ) was the state that eventually became known as `` Alba '' or `` Scotland '' . The development of `` Pictland '' , according to the historical model developed by Peter Heather , was a natural response to Roman imperialism . Another view places emphasis on the Battle of Dun Nechtain , and the reign of Bridei m . Beli ( 671 -- 693 ) , with another period of consolidation in the reign of Óengus mac Fergusa ( 732 -- 761 ) . </P>
what was scotland called before it was called scotland
what was scotland called before it was called scotland
The Kingdom of the Picts
The Kingdom of the Picts