Roman Scotland
@romanscotland.bsky.social
All about Roman Scotland and beyond. Run by AndrewTibbs.bsky.social | formerly @RomanScotland and @AndrewTibbs | Hon Research Fellow at Aberdeen Uni
The crossing point of Hadrian's Wall over the river North Tyne with the bathhouse of Chesters Roman fort in the background
January 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The crossing point of Hadrian's Wall over the river North Tyne with the bathhouse of Chesters Roman fort in the background
Switched on Digging for Britain and saw the brilliant Roman site near Sunderland appearing. May have gotten a bit muddy when I visited there a few years ago with Garry Bankhead
January 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Switched on Digging for Britain and saw the brilliant Roman site near Sunderland appearing. May have gotten a bit muddy when I visited there a few years ago with Garry Bankhead
Defences of the South Roman camp at Burnswark in south Scotland
January 28, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Defences of the South Roman camp at Burnswark in south Scotland
Modern offerings on a Roman stone. Great Chesters Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall
January 27, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Modern offerings on a Roman stone. Great Chesters Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall
Castle Greg Roman fortlet, one of the only known Roman sites in West Lothian, and one of the better preserved sites in Scotland
January 26, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Castle Greg Roman fortlet, one of the only known Roman sites in West Lothian, and one of the better preserved sites in Scotland
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Book proofs. Excited to be getting Roman Life on Hadrian's Wall ready for publication.
Pre-orders from www.amberley-books.com/discover-boo... and all the usual places!
Pre-orders from www.amberley-books.com/discover-boo... and all the usual places!
January 23, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Book proofs. Excited to be getting Roman Life on Hadrian's Wall ready for publication.
Pre-orders from www.amberley-books.com/discover-boo... and all the usual places!
Pre-orders from www.amberley-books.com/discover-boo... and all the usual places!
Possible, probable and a few "definitely not" Roman rods in Scotland
January 23, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Possible, probable and a few "definitely not" Roman rods in Scotland
A 3D photogrammetry image of the Easter ditch of the Roman fortress at Inchtuthil in Perthshire, Scotland
January 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM
A 3D photogrammetry image of the Easter ditch of the Roman fortress at Inchtuthil in Perthshire, Scotland
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The Roman architect Vitruvius, who wrote “De Architectura” in the first century B.C., is among history’s most influential minds of engineering, yet no buildings designed by him had ever been identified—until now.
archaeology.org/news/2026/01/21/remains-of-vitruvius-basilica-identified-in-italy/
archaeology.org/news/2026/01/21/remains-of-vitruvius-basilica-identified-in-italy/
January 21, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The Roman architect Vitruvius, who wrote “De Architectura” in the first century B.C., is among history’s most influential minds of engineering, yet no buildings designed by him had ever been identified—until now.
archaeology.org/news/2026/01/21/remains-of-vitruvius-basilica-identified-in-italy/
archaeology.org/news/2026/01/21/remains-of-vitruvius-basilica-identified-in-italy/
Carpow, the fortress base for the third century invasion by Septimius Severus
January 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Carpow, the fortress base for the third century invasion by Septimius Severus
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I'm delighted to be confirmed as the new Editor for Archaeology & Art for the international journal Studia Celtica.
With a double-blind peer review policy the journal is an excellent place to consider publishing new archaeological research about the Celtic nations 😊
👉 www.uwp.co.uk/journal/stud...
With a double-blind peer review policy the journal is an excellent place to consider publishing new archaeological research about the Celtic nations 😊
👉 www.uwp.co.uk/journal/stud...
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
I'm delighted to be confirmed as the new Editor for Archaeology & Art for the international journal Studia Celtica.
With a double-blind peer review policy the journal is an excellent place to consider publishing new archaeological research about the Celtic nations 😊
👉 www.uwp.co.uk/journal/stud...
With a double-blind peer review policy the journal is an excellent place to consider publishing new archaeological research about the Celtic nations 😊
👉 www.uwp.co.uk/journal/stud...
Site of the first century Roman camp at Abernethy in Perthshire
January 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Site of the first century Roman camp at Abernethy in Perthshire
Roman sites in Scotland dating to the first century - the initial Roman invasion of Scotland
January 20, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Roman sites in Scotland dating to the first century - the initial Roman invasion of Scotland
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A new video on the Roman Excavations at #Carlisle is now up on YouTube. If you saw the section on #diggingforbritain this adds to the information
youtu.be/-K1idDEpPdI?...
youtu.be/-K1idDEpPdI?...
Uncovering Roman Carlisle Summer 2025
YouTube video by Roman History Walks
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
A new video on the Roman Excavations at #Carlisle is now up on YouTube. If you saw the section on #diggingforbritain this adds to the information
youtu.be/-K1idDEpPdI?...
youtu.be/-K1idDEpPdI?...
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Lasagne - lovely metaphor for stratigraphy. Context really does matter in archaeology.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Roman Britain: Sifting through remains in the 'London lasagne'
Extraordinary finds are being discovered in the city, which are changing perceptions about our past.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Lasagne - lovely metaphor for stratigraphy. Context really does matter in archaeology.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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February is LGBT History Month and will be a very busy month for me this year. I’m doing various events across the country. If you’re nearby, please come along and say hi! Whether it’s to learn more about my book “50 LGBTQ+ Finds” or just to learn some fun facts about queer history.
January 19, 2026 at 11:51 AM
February is LGBT History Month and will be a very busy month for me this year. I’m doing various events across the country. If you’re nearby, please come along and say hi! Whether it’s to learn more about my book “50 LGBTQ+ Finds” or just to learn some fun facts about queer history.
The remains of the bathhouse at Bearsden by Glasgow.
January 19, 2026 at 10:28 AM
The remains of the bathhouse at Bearsden by Glasgow.
Look out 2027! New book on the Romans (but not Roman Scotland) currently being written
Some huge news from me. Just signed a contract to write my next book on the Romans for @headofzeus.bsky.social so a wee celebration and a huge thanks to Ben, Sarah & the team at the Soho Agency for making things happen. Roll on publication day (in 2027).
January 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Look out 2027! New book on the Romans (but not Roman Scotland) currently being written
Cowane's Hospital in Stirling. Many years ago I read that when they were building up in this part of the town, they uncovered a Roman grave carved into the volcanic bedrock, now in a cellar around here. I've never been able to find the reference or building.
October 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Cowane's Hospital in Stirling. Many years ago I read that when they were building up in this part of the town, they uncovered a Roman grave carved into the volcanic bedrock, now in a cellar around here. I've never been able to find the reference or building.
Can't escape Romans at Stirling Castle. These carvings, the Stirling Heads were hung on the ceiling of the Great Hall. These are the Roman Emperors. Marcus Aurelius in the foreground, Titus in the middle and Aurelius again.
October 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Can't escape Romans at Stirling Castle. These carvings, the Stirling Heads were hung on the ceiling of the Great Hall. These are the Roman Emperors. Marcus Aurelius in the foreground, Titus in the middle and Aurelius again.
Back in Stirling today and largely dodging rain showers and wondering why Stirling doesn't appear to have been more important to the Romans even though it's so important in later periods 🤔
October 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Back in Stirling today and largely dodging rain showers and wondering why Stirling doesn't appear to have been more important to the Romans even though it's so important in later periods 🤔
Having meetings in Edinburgh and being watched over by these guys
October 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Having meetings in Edinburgh and being watched over by these guys
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Reposting this for #RomanFortThursday - and the event is tonight, so come along or register to watch online, the link is below...
I am really looking forward to giving a talk about my book The Road to Mons Graupius at the wonderful @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social in Melrose this Thursday at 7.30pm. You can come along in person or watch online, details here: www.trimontium.co.uk/events/trimo...
September 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Reposting this for #RomanFortThursday - and the event is tonight, so come along or register to watch online, the link is below...
That was fun. Thanks to all hose who were able to make it. For those who weren't able to join us, Alan will be doing a talk online with the Trimontium Trust tomorrow night.
Made it to Perth Waterstones to talk all things Roman with @classicalalan.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
That was fun. Thanks to all hose who were able to make it. For those who weren't able to join us, Alan will be doing a talk online with the Trimontium Trust tomorrow night.