Roman Scotland
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All about Roman Scotland and beyond. Run by AndrewTibbs.bsky.social | formerly @RomanScotland and @AndrewTibbs | Hon Research Fellow at Aberdeen Uni
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.
Made it to Perth Waterstones to talk all things Roman with @classicalalan.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Made it to Perth Waterstones to talk all things Roman with @classicalalan.bsky.social
Just two more days until I'm blethering with @classicalalan.bsky.social about Roman things at this free event 👇
Want to hear about 1st century Roman Scotland? Then join @classicalalan.bsky.social and myself at @waterstones.bsky.social in Perth next Wednesday as we discuss the earliest Roman invasion of Scotland www.waterstones.com/events/roman...
Roman History Evening with Andrew Tibbs and Alan Montgomery | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Roman History Evening with Andrew Tibbs and Alan Montgomery today.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Just two more days until I'm blethering with @classicalalan.bsky.social about Roman things at this free event 👇
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People of Perthshire! Why not coming along to a free event next Wednesday (10 September) to hear Andrew Tibbs @romanscotland.bsky.social and I discuss all things Roman Scotland - taking place at Waterstones Perth and starting at 6pm:
www.waterstones.com/events/roman...
#RomanSiteSaturday
www.waterstones.com/events/roman...
#RomanSiteSaturday
Roman History Evening with Andrew Tibbs and Alan Montgomery | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Roman History Evening with Andrew Tibbs and Alan Montgomery today.
www.waterstones.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
People of Perthshire! Why not coming along to a free event next Wednesday (10 September) to hear Andrew Tibbs @romanscotland.bsky.social and I discuss all things Roman Scotland - taking place at Waterstones Perth and starting at 6pm:
www.waterstones.com/events/roman...
#RomanSiteSaturday
www.waterstones.com/events/roman...
#RomanSiteSaturday
Back from a day excavating near Stirling in search of a possible Roman site. Found some interesting features but unlikely to be Roman but we've got another area to explore next year. Here's one of the test trenches
September 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Back from a day excavating near Stirling in search of a possible Roman site. Found some interesting features but unlikely to be Roman but we've got another area to explore next year. Here's one of the test trenches
I'd forgotten how exhausting excavating can be. Admittedly I spent more time traipsing across fields and looking at the landscape rather than digging but a few interesting things were noted. Hopefully more news tomorrow.
September 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I'd forgotten how exhausting excavating can be. Admittedly I spent more time traipsing across fields and looking at the landscape rather than digging but a few interesting things were noted. Hopefully more news tomorrow.
Went digging, found some interesting this, stepped in lots of cow pats, drove home stinking, now exhausted. Had such a great day. Hopefully some more good news tomorrow
September 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Went digging, found some interesting this, stepped in lots of cow pats, drove home stinking, now exhausted. Had such a great day. Hopefully some more good news tomorrow
Heading off for a spot of excavations tomorrow. Hoping to uncover some Roman finds....
September 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Heading off for a spot of excavations tomorrow. Hoping to uncover some Roman finds....
When you're heading to a meeting in Edinburgh and stumble across @classicalalan.bsky.social 👇
September 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
When you're heading to a meeting in Edinburgh and stumble across @classicalalan.bsky.social 👇
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Thurs 11 Sep: Trimontium Talk with Alan Montgomery: The Road to Mons Graupius. In person & online via Zoom.
Following the talk, Mons Graupius: Allegoria, landscape photography exhibition by Andy Hay opens with a conversation with the artist. (in-person only.)
The exhibit until 11 Nov.
Following the talk, Mons Graupius: Allegoria, landscape photography exhibition by Andy Hay opens with a conversation with the artist. (in-person only.)
The exhibit until 11 Nov.
September 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Thurs 11 Sep: Trimontium Talk with Alan Montgomery: The Road to Mons Graupius. In person & online via Zoom.
Following the talk, Mons Graupius: Allegoria, landscape photography exhibition by Andy Hay opens with a conversation with the artist. (in-person only.)
The exhibit until 11 Nov.
Following the talk, Mons Graupius: Allegoria, landscape photography exhibition by Andy Hay opens with a conversation with the artist. (in-person only.)
The exhibit until 11 Nov.
Want to hear about 1st century Roman Scotland? Then join @classicalalan.bsky.social and myself at @waterstones.bsky.social in Perth next Wednesday as we discuss the earliest Roman invasion of Scotland www.waterstones.com/events/roman...
Roman History Evening with Andrew Tibbs and Alan Montgomery | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Roman History Evening with Andrew Tibbs and Alan Montgomery today.
www.waterstones.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Want to hear about 1st century Roman Scotland? Then join @classicalalan.bsky.social and myself at @waterstones.bsky.social in Perth next Wednesday as we discuss the earliest Roman invasion of Scotland www.waterstones.com/events/roman...
A wee reminder of this, now with added author - @archadam.bsky.social
My lovely friend is just about to have his latest book published. This one's on Roman Magic and looks like a great read. www.amberley-books.com/current-mont...
Magic in Roman Britain
Lavishly illustrated throughout, this fascinating book reveals the true story of magic in Roman Britain.
www.amberley-books.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A wee reminder of this, now with added author - @archadam.bsky.social
Have spent the past couple of days lecturing on a cruise ship. Spent half the morning gripping onto the lecture then a table as the ship rocked heavily in the sway. Here's a wee shot of Staffa and Fingal's Cave
August 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Have spent the past couple of days lecturing on a cruise ship. Spent half the morning gripping onto the lecture then a table as the ship rocked heavily in the sway. Here's a wee shot of Staffa and Fingal's Cave
My lovely friend is just about to have his latest book published. This one's on Roman Magic and looks like a great read. www.amberley-books.com/current-mont...
Magic in Roman Britain
Lavishly illustrated throughout, this fascinating book reveals the true story of magic in Roman Britain.
www.amberley-books.com
August 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My lovely friend is just about to have his latest book published. This one's on Roman Magic and looks like a great read. www.amberley-books.com/current-mont...
One worth going to if you're in Moray next week 👇
Next week - a talk on the excavations at Burghead Pictish Fort 2015-2025. All welcome!
August 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
One worth going to if you're in Moray next week 👇
Obligatory paw print on a tile from Roman Manchester
August 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Obligatory paw print on a tile from Roman Manchester
Visible double ditch defences 🥰
August 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Visible double ditch defences 🥰
In Manchester today and walking over the remains of the Roman fort
August 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
In Manchester today and walking over the remains of the Roman fort
Wow. This is a bit 🤯 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Google develops AI tool that fills missing words in Roman inscriptions
Program Aeneas, which predicts where and when Latin texts were made, called ‘transformative’ by historians
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Wow. This is a bit 🤯 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
In London and want to pick up a copy of my book on Roman London? Try @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In London and want to pick up a copy of my book on Roman London? Try @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social