Kingdom of Cat

During the 6th century, the Gaels from Ireland began to assert dominance over the Picts. By the mid-500s, the Gaels had taken control of Caithness and established the kingdom of Dál Riata, which stretched from Caithness to the Isle of Man. Dál Riata played a significant role in the development of Scottish culture. In the 8th and 9th centuries, Norse influence became prominent in Caithness. Norse raiders and settlers established a significant presence along the coast, leading to Caithness becoming part of the Norse Earldom of Orkney. The earls, often from the powerful Orkneyinga dynasty, and exerted control over the region during this period. == See also ==