Lady Finella

Lady Finella (c. 950–995) was a noblewoman and Scottish assassin who killed King Kenneth II (some sources say King Kenneth III Fimberhele, Strath Finella, Strathfinella Hill, or Sibill, depending on the source. Most of her story is known through John of Fordun's chronicles written in the late 14th century, probably based on local, medieval folklore or 'feud-sagas'. He documented that Lady Finella's son was killed, most likely in battle, by Cinaed at Dunsinnan, Inside, a statue of a boy stood in the centre of the main room. Lady Finella said that if the king touched the boy's head it would lead to 'amazing sport'. to her death. The valley where this supposedly took place is called Den Finella.