 King Cináed mac Ailpín (Kenneth mac Alpin or Kenneth I of Scotland) (d. 858), is said to have died in the 'palace' ("palacio") there.The palace formerly stood on Haly Hill, on the west side of the modern village, overlooking the Water of Mey.The ruins of a castle associated with Máel Coluim III (1058–93) were visible in the 17th century.