With the death of Domnall and Adam, the Meic Uilleim disappear for some years. In their place, Harald Maddadsson, Earl of Orkney, becomes the chief threat to the tenuous authority of King William in northern Scotland. However, in 1211, Gofraid (or Guthred), son of Domnall, came from Ireland to Ross, and raised a rebellion.
Following the death of Domnall and Adam, the Meic Uilleim were absent for several years. Harald Maddadsson, Earl of Orkney, then emerged as the main obstacle to King William's authority in northern Scotland. In 1211, Gofraid (or Guthred), son of Domnall, returned from Ireland and launched a rebellion.