Development of Scotland and Ireland

During the High Middle Ages (approximately 1000-1300 AD), both Scotland and Ireland experienced significant developments. In Scotland, the unification of various tribes under leaders like King Kenneth MacAlpin helped form a centralized kingdom. This period saw the establishment of feudalism and the strengthening of royal power. In Ireland, while fragmented into several kingdoms, the 12th century brought attempts at greater organization and external influence, notably from the English. Both regions faced challenges such as invasions, internal conflicts, and cultural changes, shaping their identities and political structures in this transformative era.