Giric

Giric mac Dúngail, known in modern English as Gregory or Greg MacDougal, was a significant political figure in Scotland during the late ninth century. His reign, which is believed to have spanned from approximately eight hundred seventy-eight to eight hundred eighty-nine, is shrouded in mystery due to the sparse and often contradictory historical records that survive.

As a king of the Picts or possibly the first king of Alba, Giric's legacy is debated among historians. The lack of documentation from both Irish annals and Anglo-Saxon writings leaves much of his rule open to interpretation. Some chroniclers suggest he may have ruled jointly with Eochaid, while others argue for his status as a sole monarch.

Despite the uncertainties surrounding his reign, Giric was regarded as an important figure in Scotland during the High and Late Middle Ages. Notable Scots chroniclers, including John of Fordun and George Buchanan, referred to him as