In 728 and 729, four kings competed for power in Pictland: Drest; Nechtan; Alpín, of whom little is known; and lastly Óengus, who was a partisan of Nechtan, and perhaps his acknowledged heir.
En 728 e 729, catro reis competiron polo poder no reino dos pictos: Drest; Nechtan; Alpín, do cal se coñece moi pouco; e por último Óengus, que era partidario de Nechtan, e quizais o seu herdeiro recoñecido.