Trimontium Trust & Museum
@trimontiumtrust.bsky.social
A unique museum dedicated to Roman & Iron Age Scotland.
🌟Thistle Awards Winner
Melrose, Scottish Borders
🔗https://linktr.ee/trimontiumtrust
🌟Thistle Awards Winner
Melrose, Scottish Borders
🔗https://linktr.ee/trimontiumtrust
The old boards around the Trimontium fort site have gone… and new ones are nearly here 👀
This is a sign something is coming soon to Trimontium.
🏛️✨ Stay tuned
Supported by @destinationtweeduk.bsky.social Community Grants Scheme - funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
This is a sign something is coming soon to Trimontium.
🏛️✨ Stay tuned
Supported by @destinationtweeduk.bsky.social Community Grants Scheme - funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
February 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The old boards around the Trimontium fort site have gone… and new ones are nearly here 👀
This is a sign something is coming soon to Trimontium.
🏛️✨ Stay tuned
Supported by @destinationtweeduk.bsky.social Community Grants Scheme - funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
This is a sign something is coming soon to Trimontium.
🏛️✨ Stay tuned
Supported by @destinationtweeduk.bsky.social Community Grants Scheme - funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
To celebrate #WomenInScience, this is Audrey Henshall (1927-2021), the first professional female #archaeologist in Scotland, renowned for her work on chambered cairns & burials.
This picture is of Henshall, included in The Herald. ©Rosemary A Meldrum, CC
#historyofscience #womenshistory #herstory
This picture is of Henshall, included in The Herald. ©Rosemary A Meldrum, CC
#historyofscience #womenshistory #herstory
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
To celebrate #WomenInScience, this is Audrey Henshall (1927-2021), the first professional female #archaeologist in Scotland, renowned for her work on chambered cairns & burials.
This picture is of Henshall, included in The Herald. ©Rosemary A Meldrum, CC
#historyofscience #womenshistory #herstory
This picture is of Henshall, included in The Herald. ©Rosemary A Meldrum, CC
#historyofscience #womenshistory #herstory
#OTD in #Roman history: two young lives lost, nearly 200 years apart. Britannicus died on 11 Feb AD55, aged 13, son of #Claudius —allegedly poisoned by #Nero. In AD244 Emperor Gordian III died aged 19, possibly in battle or murdered by his own troops. Power in #Rome was rarely kind to the young.🏛️
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February 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM
#OTD in #Roman history: two young lives lost, nearly 200 years apart. Britannicus died on 11 Feb AD55, aged 13, son of #Claudius —allegedly poisoned by #Nero. In AD244 Emperor Gordian III died aged 19, possibly in battle or murdered by his own troops. Power in #Rome was rarely kind to the young.🏛️
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In ancient #Rome #mosaic making was a very long process that needed patience & precision. The tesserae were cut one by one & then carefully placed to create geometrical patterns or other subjects. The final result was a stunning floor or wall decoration that would have shown the wealth of the owner.
February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
In ancient #Rome #mosaic making was a very long process that needed patience & precision. The tesserae were cut one by one & then carefully placed to create geometrical patterns or other subjects. The final result was a stunning floor or wall decoration that would have shown the wealth of the owner.
Hands-On-History at Trimontium🏺
18 Feb, 1:30pm
Get up close with 2,000-year-old Roman artefacts, handle authentic artefacts & chat with our expert museum team.
✨Plus: make and take home a Roman-style wire-wrap ring
Adults & children (8+) welcome.
Step into the past hold history in your hands.
18 Feb, 1:30pm
Get up close with 2,000-year-old Roman artefacts, handle authentic artefacts & chat with our expert museum team.
✨Plus: make and take home a Roman-style wire-wrap ring
Adults & children (8+) welcome.
Step into the past hold history in your hands.
February 10, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Hands-On-History at Trimontium🏺
18 Feb, 1:30pm
Get up close with 2,000-year-old Roman artefacts, handle authentic artefacts & chat with our expert museum team.
✨Plus: make and take home a Roman-style wire-wrap ring
Adults & children (8+) welcome.
Step into the past hold history in your hands.
18 Feb, 1:30pm
Get up close with 2,000-year-old Roman artefacts, handle authentic artefacts & chat with our expert museum team.
✨Plus: make and take home a Roman-style wire-wrap ring
Adults & children (8+) welcome.
Step into the past hold history in your hands.
The #Countdown continues… 3 days to go until opening day this Friday 13 Feb!🎉
AND… the Playmobil #Roman & Celtic troops (plus all the animals 🐎🐗🐕) are ready & waiting 😎
👀 Can you spot them all?
We’re open 7 days/week during the school holidays, then Tues–Sat, 10.30am–4pm, right through to Easter.
AND… the Playmobil #Roman & Celtic troops (plus all the animals 🐎🐗🐕) are ready & waiting 😎
👀 Can you spot them all?
We’re open 7 days/week during the school holidays, then Tues–Sat, 10.30am–4pm, right through to Easter.
February 10, 2026 at 8:56 AM
The #Countdown continues… 3 days to go until opening day this Friday 13 Feb!🎉
AND… the Playmobil #Roman & Celtic troops (plus all the animals 🐎🐗🐕) are ready & waiting 😎
👀 Can you spot them all?
We’re open 7 days/week during the school holidays, then Tues–Sat, 10.30am–4pm, right through to Easter.
AND… the Playmobil #Roman & Celtic troops (plus all the animals 🐎🐗🐕) are ready & waiting 😎
👀 Can you spot them all?
We’re open 7 days/week during the school holidays, then Tues–Sat, 10.30am–4pm, right through to Easter.
The #Countdown continues… 4 days to go until opening day this Friday 13 Feb! 🎉
It’s #MosaicMonday, so we’re sharing our stunning #Trimontium mosaics 🧩✨
Made using #Roman mosaic techniques by local artist Joy Parker, they celebrate our supporters, local school stories, & the boar of the 20th Legion.
It’s #MosaicMonday, so we’re sharing our stunning #Trimontium mosaics 🧩✨
Made using #Roman mosaic techniques by local artist Joy Parker, they celebrate our supporters, local school stories, & the boar of the 20th Legion.
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The #Countdown continues… 4 days to go until opening day this Friday 13 Feb! 🎉
It’s #MosaicMonday, so we’re sharing our stunning #Trimontium mosaics 🧩✨
Made using #Roman mosaic techniques by local artist Joy Parker, they celebrate our supporters, local school stories, & the boar of the 20th Legion.
It’s #MosaicMonday, so we’re sharing our stunning #Trimontium mosaics 🧩✨
Made using #Roman mosaic techniques by local artist Joy Parker, they celebrate our supporters, local school stories, & the boar of the 20th Legion.
8 February AD421 #Constantius was proclaimed #Emperor Constantius III, co-emperor of the Western #Roman Empire. However, his reign was brief as he died of pleurisy only seven months later.
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Solidus of Constantius III, Classical Numismatic Group, via CC
Consular diptych of Constantius III
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Solidus of Constantius III, Classical Numismatic Group, via CC
Consular diptych of Constantius III
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
8 February AD421 #Constantius was proclaimed #Emperor Constantius III, co-emperor of the Western #Roman Empire. However, his reign was brief as he died of pleurisy only seven months later.
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Solidus of Constantius III, Classical Numismatic Group, via CC
Consular diptych of Constantius III
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Solidus of Constantius III, Classical Numismatic Group, via CC
Consular diptych of Constantius III
#SundayintheBorders
In February, Dryburgh Abbey is covered in beautiful snowdrops, a sign of spring. The abbey is hosting a day of activities and guided walking tours. Why not take a look after stopping by the #TrimontiumMuseum?
#SeeSouthScotland #scottishborders #visitscotland #scotlandstartshere
In February, Dryburgh Abbey is covered in beautiful snowdrops, a sign of spring. The abbey is hosting a day of activities and guided walking tours. Why not take a look after stopping by the #TrimontiumMuseum?
#SeeSouthScotland #scottishborders #visitscotland #scotlandstartshere
February 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
#SundayintheBorders
In February, Dryburgh Abbey is covered in beautiful snowdrops, a sign of spring. The abbey is hosting a day of activities and guided walking tours. Why not take a look after stopping by the #TrimontiumMuseum?
#SeeSouthScotland #scottishborders #visitscotland #scotlandstartshere
In February, Dryburgh Abbey is covered in beautiful snowdrops, a sign of spring. The abbey is hosting a day of activities and guided walking tours. Why not take a look after stopping by the #TrimontiumMuseum?
#SeeSouthScotland #scottishborders #visitscotland #scotlandstartshere
#Harry the #Roman has visited #Piercebridge ! 🛡️ The fort sits on the County Durham side of the River Tees, the bridge on North Yorkshire. Built along #DereStreet , the fort was established by the 3rd century AD, garrisoned by auxiliary troops, & controlled this key northern frontier crossing.
February 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
#Harry the #Roman has visited #Piercebridge ! 🛡️ The fort sits on the County Durham side of the River Tees, the bridge on North Yorkshire. Built along #DereStreet , the fort was established by the 3rd century AD, garrisoned by auxiliary troops, & controlled this key northern frontier crossing.
Come & meet a #Roman soldier on Saturday 14th February! 🛡️ From 10.30am to 4pm, our #Legionary will be in the #Trimontium museum showing you the kit needed & maybe even a few handy battle tactics!⚔️🏛️
Suitable for all & free with entry to the museum. A great way to start the holiday!
Suitable for all & free with entry to the museum. A great way to start the holiday!
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Come & meet a #Roman soldier on Saturday 14th February! 🛡️ From 10.30am to 4pm, our #Legionary will be in the #Trimontium museum showing you the kit needed & maybe even a few handy battle tactics!⚔️🏛️
Suitable for all & free with entry to the museum. A great way to start the holiday!
Suitable for all & free with entry to the museum. A great way to start the holiday!
The countdown continues! 🎉 #Trimontium museum opens for 2026 on Friday 13 February! 🎉
Have you tried our award-winning #VR Experience? This is your chance & you will be in for a treat!
An immersive experience where history comes to life.
Spaces are limited so be sure to book your spot in advance!
Have you tried our award-winning #VR Experience? This is your chance & you will be in for a treat!
An immersive experience where history comes to life.
Spaces are limited so be sure to book your spot in advance!
February 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The countdown continues! 🎉 #Trimontium museum opens for 2026 on Friday 13 February! 🎉
Have you tried our award-winning #VR Experience? This is your chance & you will be in for a treat!
An immersive experience where history comes to life.
Spaces are limited so be sure to book your spot in advance!
Have you tried our award-winning #VR Experience? This is your chance & you will be in for a treat!
An immersive experience where history comes to life.
Spaces are limited so be sure to book your spot in advance!
Many are aware of the devastation that the eruption of Mount #Vesuvius had on the #Roman cities of #Pompeii & #Herculaneum in AD79 but fewer know about the #earthquake that hit Pompeii on 5 #Feb AD62. The earthquake caused major damage & may have been a precursor to the later eruption.
📷Pompeii
📷Pompeii
February 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Many are aware of the devastation that the eruption of Mount #Vesuvius had on the #Roman cities of #Pompeii & #Herculaneum in AD79 but fewer know about the #earthquake that hit Pompeii on 5 #Feb AD62. The earthquake caused major damage & may have been a precursor to the later eruption.
📷Pompeii
📷Pompeii
#IronAgeWednesday: #Brochs - Stone structures found particularly in NW #Scotland, built throughout the Iron Age. #Archaeologists have long debates about their purpose & use. Were they purely defensive or similar to stately homes, or perhaps a mix of defence & living quarters with symbolic functions?
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
#IronAgeWednesday: #Brochs - Stone structures found particularly in NW #Scotland, built throughout the Iron Age. #Archaeologists have long debates about their purpose & use. Were they purely defensive or similar to stately homes, or perhaps a mix of defence & living quarters with symbolic functions?
#OTD AD211 #SeptimiusSeverus died in Eboracum (modern York) after a brutal campaign through #Caledonia. His ashes were then brought to Rome. His son Caracalla withdrew the borders back to the Hadrian's Wall, permanently. Severus was born in Leptis Magna & his wife was Julia Domna.
February 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
#OTD AD211 #SeptimiusSeverus died in Eboracum (modern York) after a brutal campaign through #Caledonia. His ashes were then brought to Rome. His son Caracalla withdrew the borders back to the Hadrian's Wall, permanently. Severus was born in Leptis Magna & his wife was Julia Domna.
News from the frontier! 🎉🛡️
New recruits have arrived at #Trimontium — brave, loyal, and extremely woolly. 🧶⚔️
These hand-knitted #Roman soldiers have taken up position on the ballista! Made locally and soon available in the museum shop. 😎
Trimontium Museum(& shop) reopens Friday 13 February!
New recruits have arrived at #Trimontium — brave, loyal, and extremely woolly. 🧶⚔️
These hand-knitted #Roman soldiers have taken up position on the ballista! Made locally and soon available in the museum shop. 😎
Trimontium Museum(& shop) reopens Friday 13 February!
February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
News from the frontier! 🎉🛡️
New recruits have arrived at #Trimontium — brave, loyal, and extremely woolly. 🧶⚔️
These hand-knitted #Roman soldiers have taken up position on the ballista! Made locally and soon available in the museum shop. 😎
Trimontium Museum(& shop) reopens Friday 13 February!
New recruits have arrived at #Trimontium — brave, loyal, and extremely woolly. 🧶⚔️
These hand-knitted #Roman soldiers have taken up position on the ballista! Made locally and soon available in the museum shop. 😎
Trimontium Museum(& shop) reopens Friday 13 February!
Only 11 days to go until we reopen for 2026 & we can't wait!
Our amazing shop is not to be missed! A recent addition are these highly recommended incense bricks. Also new are these stunning Celtic Colour Change Mood bracelets.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#trimontium
Our amazing shop is not to be missed! A recent addition are these highly recommended incense bricks. Also new are these stunning Celtic Colour Change Mood bracelets.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#trimontium
February 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Only 11 days to go until we reopen for 2026 & we can't wait!
Our amazing shop is not to be missed! A recent addition are these highly recommended incense bricks. Also new are these stunning Celtic Colour Change Mood bracelets.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#trimontium
Our amazing shop is not to be missed! A recent addition are these highly recommended incense bricks. Also new are these stunning Celtic Colour Change Mood bracelets.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#trimontium
Happy #Imbolc 🌟
Beginning on 1 Feb, Imbolc marks the transition toward spring, with roots that may reach back to the Neolithic. The festival is linked to #Brigid , also associated with Brigantia, whom the #Romans connected with Minerva & Victory, & who later passed into Christianity as St Brigid.
Beginning on 1 Feb, Imbolc marks the transition toward spring, with roots that may reach back to the Neolithic. The festival is linked to #Brigid , also associated with Brigantia, whom the #Romans connected with Minerva & Victory, & who later passed into Christianity as St Brigid.
February 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM
News from the frontier! 🎉 The countdown is on…
The #museum re-openson Friday 13th Feb! Our staff & volunteers are busy polishing the #armour, dusting #artefacts, & tidying up to get everything ready for your visit. This year holds some exciting surprises we can’t wait to share!✨
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The #museum re-openson Friday 13th Feb! Our staff & volunteers are busy polishing the #armour, dusting #artefacts, & tidying up to get everything ready for your visit. This year holds some exciting surprises we can’t wait to share!✨
zurl.co/B1KaI
February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
News from the frontier! 🎉 The countdown is on…
The #museum re-openson Friday 13th Feb! Our staff & volunteers are busy polishing the #armour, dusting #artefacts, & tidying up to get everything ready for your visit. This year holds some exciting surprises we can’t wait to share!✨
zurl.co/B1KaI
The #museum re-openson Friday 13th Feb! Our staff & volunteers are busy polishing the #armour, dusting #artefacts, & tidying up to get everything ready for your visit. This year holds some exciting surprises we can’t wait to share!✨
zurl.co/B1KaI
Happy Februarius! Originally the last month of the #Roman year, February -the shortest month - later became the second month after calendar reforms. Named for februa, rites of purification, it was a time of cleansing & transition before renewal in March.
Mosaic of the Months, ElDjem, Tunisia.
Mosaic of the Months, ElDjem, Tunisia.
February 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Happy Februarius! Originally the last month of the #Roman year, February -the shortest month - later became the second month after calendar reforms. Named for februa, rites of purification, it was a time of cleansing & transition before renewal in March.
Mosaic of the Months, ElDjem, Tunisia.
Mosaic of the Months, ElDjem, Tunisia.
#Harry has returned to #Coria (Corbridge), a key #Roman supply base & crossroads just S of Hadrian’s Wall. Streets, granaries & workshops reveal how the frontier was organised & sustained. The #Corbridge Hoard, buried around AD 122, offers rare insight into Roman military life. 👀
📷 ©TrimontiumTrust
📷 ©TrimontiumTrust
January 31, 2026 at 6:54 PM
#Harry has returned to #Coria (Corbridge), a key #Roman supply base & crossroads just S of Hadrian’s Wall. Streets, granaries & workshops reveal how the frontier was organised & sustained. The #Corbridge Hoard, buried around AD 122, offers rare insight into Roman military life. 👀
📷 ©TrimontiumTrust
📷 ©TrimontiumTrust
#InspireYourHeartWithArtDay
What about an ancient #Roman cockerel to inspire your day?
Cockerels symbolized light, vigilance, strenght & courage. They also meant protection & military prowess.
What about an ancient #Roman cockerel to inspire your day?
Cockerels symbolized light, vigilance, strenght & courage. They also meant protection & military prowess.
January 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM
#InspireYourHeartWithArtDay
What about an ancient #Roman cockerel to inspire your day?
Cockerels symbolized light, vigilance, strenght & courage. They also meant protection & military prowess.
What about an ancient #Roman cockerel to inspire your day?
Cockerels symbolized light, vigilance, strenght & courage. They also meant protection & military prowess.
A clip of the Carrickstone #Roman Altar in Cumbernauld, #Scotland. This intriguing stone is around 2,000 years old & is a scheduled ancient monument. Legend states it was used as a rallying point for Robert the Bruce & where he planted his banner before the Battle of Bannockburn.
January 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Our #hillfortswednesday video this week shows #Torwoodlee Broch, the remains of an #IronAge hillfort near Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. The #broch was first excavated by James Curle, who also excavated Trimontium and a number of #Roman items were found within the site.
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Our #hillfortswednesday video this week shows #Torwoodlee Broch, the remains of an #IronAge hillfort near Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. The #broch was first excavated by James Curle, who also excavated Trimontium and a number of #Roman items were found within the site.
#LegoDay 🧱🏛️
One of our all-time favourite #LEGO sets: the #Colosseum. With 9,036 pieces, it was the biggest LEGO set when it launched in 2020 — and it’s packed with brilliant #Roman details.
Sadly no longer available, but still iconic.
What’s your favourite LEGO set? 📷
One of our all-time favourite #LEGO sets: the #Colosseum. With 9,036 pieces, it was the biggest LEGO set when it launched in 2020 — and it’s packed with brilliant #Roman details.
Sadly no longer available, but still iconic.
What’s your favourite LEGO set? 📷
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
#LegoDay 🧱🏛️
One of our all-time favourite #LEGO sets: the #Colosseum. With 9,036 pieces, it was the biggest LEGO set when it launched in 2020 — and it’s packed with brilliant #Roman details.
Sadly no longer available, but still iconic.
What’s your favourite LEGO set? 📷
One of our all-time favourite #LEGO sets: the #Colosseum. With 9,036 pieces, it was the biggest LEGO set when it launched in 2020 — and it’s packed with brilliant #Roman details.
Sadly no longer available, but still iconic.
What’s your favourite LEGO set? 📷