Forteviot

The capital, or chief place, of Caledonia was the Pictish centre at Scone, or perhaps Forteviot nearby.

'The Invention of Scotland: History and Myth' 2008

For our present purpose we may stop near Forteviot, at the Earn boundary of the

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883

Forteviot at an early date is made comparatively certain by the discovery, in 1830 or thereby, of a large semi-circular and arched stone lying in the bed of the River May, and directly under the Halyhill.

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883

Royal Palaces of Scone and Forteviot to Stirling, and the principal manor place of a Barony belonging to the Crown, there is every probability that the tradition of its having been a royal palace is correct, and that the warlike Malcolm and the sainted Margaret abode within its walls.

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883

English invasion, there is mention of a letter, dated from Forteviot by

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883

All lovers of antiquarian lore will be interested in knowing that, a few years ago, there was brought to light at Forteviot, and through the kindness of the parish minister, Dr Anderson, exhibited to the Society of

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883

They then went in further search of the King himself, and having met him at Kindrochet, in Braemar, and subsequently at Monichi (Monikie), they returned in company with him to Forteviot, where he built a church ( "basilica" [3]) to

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883

According to Skene, Forteviot continued to be a royal residence until the reign of Donald II., the son of Constantine, when the capital was transferred to Scone.

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883

When Forteviot attained the dignity of being a royal abode cannot be definitely ascertained.

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883

Atheling, we have traces -- somewhat indistinct, truly, but still historical -- of an inroad by the grim conqueror of England -- William, and of a meeting between him and Malcolm at Forteviot.

Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883