Ancient scotland

Ancient Ireland, Scotland and England had a fantastic folk religion that has been classed as Celtic. The way into understanding these religions is through the Druids.

The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is asking for your help in reassembling an early medieval carved stone. The Hilton of Cadboll Stone was carved in Scotland around 800 AD by the Picts, a mysterious people who have left little in the way of a written record but created some incredible art. The stone was carved shortly after the Picts converted to Christianity and includes one of Scotland’s earliest representations of Jesus. This particular stone has had a rough time in the past…

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Standing stones of the Ring o' Brodgar a neolithic stone circle dating from approximately 2500 BC, Orkney Islands Scotland

Rock art. Excellent example of prehistoric cup and ring marks on outcrop at Ormaig near Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland, UK

Scotland - Standing Stones. Going to every standing stone site in Scotland. Read Outlander by Diana Gabaldon and you'll understand. Looking for Jaime Fraser.

Stock photo of medieval knight's effigy at Skeabost on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Part of the Britain Express Travel and Heritage Picture Library, Scotland collection.

Of the top things to do in Shetland, Jarlshof was my favourite. Home to the largest site of Viking remains in Britain, and years of history before that.

Skara Brae is a large stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. It consists of ten clustered houses, and was occupied from roughly 3180 BC–2500 BC. It is Europe's most complete Neolithic village and the level of preservation is such that it has gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status and been called the "Scottish Pompeii". To view my blog from day five of my Scotland holiday. Click the link below…