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unusual facts about Lord of Galloway


Lord of Galloway

Thus Galloway (west of the Nith at least) lay outside of the traditional area claimed by the Kingdom of Alba, Strathclyde's successor state in the area.


Aodh Méith

A series of castles were built, and much of what are now counties Antrim, Londonderry and Tyrone were granted to Ailean Alan, Lord of Galloway (or "King of the Gall-Gaidhil"), his brother Tomás Mac Uchtraigh and their cousin Donnchadh of Carrick.


see also

Margaret of Huntingdon

Margaret of Huntingdon, Lady of Galloway (1194-aft.1233) daughter of David of Scotland, 8th Earl of Huntingdon and Maud of Chester; wife of Alan, Lord of Galloway