Kenneth II of Scotland
| Kenneth II | |
|---|---|
Painting of Kenneth II depicted facing the left, wearing an olive green coat over a gathered white skirt and a rust tabard by Jacob de Wet II | |
| King of Alba (Scotland) | |
| Reign | 971 or 976/977–995 |
| Predecessor | Cuilén or Amlaíb |
| Successor | Constantine III |
| Born | 932 |
| Died | 995 Fettercairn? |
| Issue | Malcolm II of Scotland Boite mac Cináeda? Dúngal? Suibne? |
| House | Alpin |
| Father | Malcolm I of Scotland |
Cináed mac Maíl Coluim (Modern Scottish Gaelic: Coinneach mac Mhaoil Chaluim, anglicised Kenneth II, and nicknamed An Fionnghalach, "The Fratricidal"; 932–995) was King of Alba (Scotland) from 971 to 995. The son of Malcolm I (Máel Coluim mac Domnaill), he succeeded King Cuilén (Cuilén mac Iduilb) on the latter's death at the hands of Rhydderch ap Dyfnwal in 971.