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An ancient Celtic cross on the island of Iona, Scotland. Iona was a place of special significance to the early Scottish kings
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DUBH OR DUFF (r. 962-66)

Dubh, whose Gaelic name means 'black', was the son of Malcolm I. He was twice challenged for the throne by Culen, and on the second occasion was killed in Moray in 966.

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