Ancient Earls of Strathearn
- Máel Ísu I, Earl of Strathearn (fl. 1138)
- Ferchar, Earl of Strathearn (fl. 1160)
- Gille Brigte, Earl of Strathearn (1171–1223)
- Robert, Earl of Strathearn (1223–1245)
- Maol Íosa II, Earl of Strathearn (1245–1271)
- Maol Íosa III, Earl of Strathearn (1271–1317)
- Maol Íosa IV, Earl of Strathearn (1317–1329)
- Maol Íosa V, Earl of Strathearn (1330–1334) (d. 1350 as Earl of Orkney)
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