Mormaer of Moray

The Real Macbeth was a Mormaer of the Province of Moray in frontier lands opposing the Viking north of Scotland.

In the year 1040 he realised a dynastic ambition and became king of Alba. The 11th century was a turbulent, decisive time in the development of the kingdoms of mediæval Europe and King Macbeth ruled Alba for seventeen years.

Join us on Macbeth's real life journey

Select a link below to discover the real facts about Macbeth's life and times.

1. Fragments of a Royal History
2. The Man Who Would Be King
3. Defending a Hard-Won Throne
4. The End Approaches