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English and British Monarchs Scottish Monarchs

The following dynasties have ruled Scotland since the 11th century.

House of Alpin ruled 1016-1034
House of Atholl ruled 1034-1040 See Note 1
House of Alpin ruled again 1040-1058
House of Atholl ruled again 1058-1290
Interregnum 1290-1292 See Note 2
House of Balliol ruled 1292-1296
Interregnum 1296-1306 See Note 3
House of Bruce ruled 1306-1371
House of Stewart ruled 1371-1603 See Note 4



Notes
1. The House of Atholl is also known as the House of Dunkeld.
2. During the first interregnum there were 13 claimants to the Scottish throne. After the adjudication of Edward I of England the Crown was handed to John de Balliol in preference to Robert de Bruce.

3. During the second interregnum Edward I of England took over the governing of Scotland, claiming that John de Balliol had forfeited the right to the Crown for disobeying him.

4. In 1603 the Crowns of England and Scotland were united when James VI of Scotland also became James I of England.

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