The Chronicle of Huntingdon (c1290) records a battle on 20 July 834 AD between the Scots, led by Alpin (father of Kenneth MacAlpin), and the Picts, which supposedly took place at the former village of Pitalpin (NO 370 329). The battle was allegedly a decisive victory for the Picts, and Alpin is said to have been executed by beheading.Skene (1886); (1867) This account, while perhaps appealing, should be treated with caution as the battle's historical authenticity is in doubt.Canmore ID 31944
