Researchers baffled by 1,300-year-old Orkney remains: Were the Picts not wiped out? A new archaeological study from Orkney has challenged long-held assumptions about one of Scotland’s most mysterious races – the Picts.

It's a squeeee moment. ☺️

According to research highlighted by La Brujula Verde, fresh radiocarbon dating from the #Buckquoy settlement on #Orkneys mainland reveals that life may have continued there well into the late eighth and early ninth centuries AD.

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Was back working at #orkneymuseum yesterday, current favourite gallery is the #pictish room. Fascinated by the #paintedpebbles & still hoping to find one if we can get back in the trenches this summer! #orkney #museumlife #buckquoy #picts