The first picture shows the entrance of a wooden roundhouse, positioned as if the viewer were walking on the bridge leading to the doorway. The second image is of a small island in a loch, with a manmade land bridge leading to it.

The first picture shows the entrance of a wooden roundhouse, positioned as if the viewer were walking on the bridge leading to the doorway. The second image is of a small island in a loch, with a manmade land bridge leading to it.

#Crannogs were built as stone or wooden islands in lochs & bogs. Most date to the Late Bronze Age & Iron Age, but the earliest example, Eilean Dòmhnuill, is Neolithic!

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1) Replica crannog ©Carol Walker, CC
2) Eilean Dòmhnuill ©Richard Law, CC


#ancientScotland #BronzeAge #Neolithic #IronAge

Images of the exterior and interior of the roundhouse

Images of the exterior and interior of the roundhouse

Images of the exterior and interior of the roundhouse

Images of the exterior and interior of the roundhouse

#IronAge life brought to life! This #roundhouse built by the #Whithorn Trust in 2016 (Dumfries & Galloway), recreates a 450BC settlement from the Black Loch of Myrton using authentic materials & techniques. A rare glimpse into Scotland’s past!


#LivingHistory #AncientScotland #IronAgeWednesday

Stone ruins of an iron age village lie in a field of low grass under clear blue skies.

Today's #MomentofTranquility: The remains of the Broch of Gurness, an iron age village located on Mainland Orkney in Scotland. No AI used in this photo - it is occasionally sunny in Scotland!
#AncientScotland
#Scotland
#HistoricScotland
#ScottishTranquility

Agricola in Scotland – how the Romans subdued the Far North – Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Agricola was the great Flavian warrior governor of Britain, tasked by the emperor Vespasian with conquering the far north of its main island for the first time. Initially campaigning in Wales and then the north of modern England to secure his rear, he launched his first assault into modern Scotland at the end of the 70s AD. Ultimately, primary sources say he defeated the combined armies of the natives in far north at the Battle of Mons Graupius in AD 83. After this, the successful conquest of the whole island was declared, Agricola commanded the Classis Britannia (the Roman navy in Britain) to circumnavigate the whole province for the first time, and Domitian ordered a monumental arch to be built at Richborough on the east coast of Kent to celebrate the Roman triumph. This became the imperial gateway into Roman Britain. In this talk Simon Elliott will show how new archaeological evidence can show us how Agricola was able to campaign so far north of the imperial frontier and in such numbers, with over 30,000 men, plus the fleet, and the exact routes he followed. Simon’s new Agricola in Scotland book is published in July by Pen & Sword.

How did the Romans push deep into ancient Scotland, and win?

Historian and archaeologist Simon Elliott uncovers the bold campaign of Agricola, the Roman general who led over 30,000 men into the wild north during the 1st century AD.
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#RomanHistory #Agricola #AncientScotland

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A weathered stone carving of a face, partially covered in moss, deep within Roslin Glen Country Park. The eerie expression and organic growth around it add to the mysterious and legendary aura of this hidden Scottish landmark.

Roslin Glen Country Park’s Fish Head (and body ) Carving—so many legends swirl around this one, each crazier than the last!

#Scotland #RoslinGlen #Legends #Hidden #Mystical #AncientScotland #Folklore #ParanormalScotland #Unexplained #Edinburgh 🪬🧿

A selfie in Roslin Glen, showing me next to a moss-covered stone carving of a fish-like head with deep-set eyes, a wide mouth, and an elongated, bearded appearance. The weathered carving is partially embedded in the rock, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns, blending into the natural landscape. This mysterious carving has sparked debate—some believe it is Neolithic, dating back thousands of years, while others suggest it originates from the early 1200s, possibly linked to medieval stonemasons or early Templar legends in the area. The location itself, Roslin Glen, is steeped in history, close to Rosslyn Chapel, which has long been associated with myths, secret carvings, and hidden messages. The eerie resemblance between the carving and my face makes this discovery even more amusing—was this an ancient warning, a lost piece of medieval art, or something else entirely? Whatever its origin, it’s a fascinating hidden gem of Scottish history.

Hidden in Roslin Glen is this fishhead carving! 🐟 Some say it’s Neolithic, but I think it’s from the early 1200s. Either way, it’s old… and we kinda do look alike, don’t we? 😆 #History #AncientScotland #HiddenGems #ScottishMystery #Roslin #Archaeology #ScotlandExplored #LegendaryScotland