List of kings of the Picts

The king lists are thought to have been compiled in the early 8th century, probably by 724, placing them in the reigns of the sons of Der-Ilei, Bridei and Nechtan.

The kings listed are thought to represent overkings of the Picts, at least from the time of Bridei son of Maelchon onwards.

The account of the Pictish Chronicle then splits into four lists of names: The dates given here are drawn from early sources unless specifically noted otherwise.

As the Dupplin Cross inscription shows, the idea that Irish sources Gaelicised Pictish names may not be entirely accurate.

Cináed mac Ailpín (Kenneth MacAlpin in English) defeated the rival kings, winning out by around 845–848.