 This is how it is used, for instance, by King Robert I of Scotland (Robert the Bruce) and Domhnall Ua Néill during the Scottish Wars of Independence, when Ireland was called "Scotia Maior" (greater Scotia) and Scotland "Scotia Minor" (lesser Scotia).After the 11th century, "Scotia" was used mostly for the kingdom of Alba or Scotland, and in this way became the fixed designation.As a translation of "Alba", "Scotia" could mean both the whole kingdom belonging to the King of Scots, or just Scotland north of the Forth.