Giric I of Scotland

Giric I of Scotland was king of Scotland from 878 to 889. He ruled jointly with his second cousin, once-removed, Eochaid. He was the son of King Donald I, first cousin of the previous king, Aed, and second cousin, once-removed of his successor King Donald II.

Little is known of this reign; Eochaid may have been a minor and Giric his guardian; or Giric may have been a usurper. Both appear in the lists of kings for the period. He claimed joint rulership with his cousin Eochaid by murdering his cousin, Aed. Eochaid would otherwise not have become king, because he was descended from the royal line via a woman as per the traditions of the Picts but not Scots.

Little personal or governmental information is known of Giric, except that he himself was killed in battle at Dundurn in Pertshire by his distant cousin, Donald, nephew of Aed and Giric's successor.

Preceded by: Aed

Ruled jointly with: Eochaid List of British monarchs

Succeeded by: Donald II