Leges inter Brettos et Scottos

The Leges inter Brettos et Scottos or Laws of the Brets and Scots was a legal codification under David I of Scotland (reigned 1124 – 1153).

Skene however, asserted that here "Scots" refers to all of the peoples living north of the firths of Clyde and Forth.

Among the surviving clauses the practice of 'Galanas' (British or Welsh) continued to at least the end of the 16th century: "In March 1587, a month after the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, there was a meeting between ambassadors from England and Scotland.

Rather, it was the "custome of Scotland" that the committers of a murder should make offers of compensation to the kin and friends of the victim, who would then discuss and resolve upon them...

As with other Celtic societies, the rights and obligations of women are explicitly guaranteed (though at a lesser standing than that of men).