The mystery of the Pictish symbol stones and the battle of Mons Graupius

The mystery of the Pictish symbol stones and the battle of Mons GraupiusThere are around 200 Pictish symbol stones across Scotland, from Perthshire and Fife to Orkney and Shetlands and the Western isles. Some are still in the landscape, whilst others are held in museums and churches. The Pictish symbol stones provide a valuable insight into the lifestyle and beliefs of the Picts, the Celtic peoples who lived north of the Firth of Forth. Some are carved with symbols like animals and more abstract symbols, whilst others

There are around 200 Pictish symbol stones across Scotland, from Perthshire and Fife to Orkney and Shetlands and the Western isles. Some are still in the landscape, whilst others are held in museums and churches. The Pictish symbol stones provide a valuable insight into the lifestyle and beliefs of the Picts, the Celtic peoples who lived north of the Firth of Forth. Some are carved with symbols like animals and more abstract symbols, whilst others have hunting scenes, battle scenes and Christian crosses. The meaning of the symbols continues to remain a mystery. This book provides the thoughts and observations of the author on the meaning of the symbols drawing on examples in the ancient world. It also contains photos and illustrations of some of the stones. This book also explores the mystery of the battle of Mons Graupius between the Romans and the Caledonians in 83AD. The discovery of Roman marching camps in Aberdeenshire and Moray has led many to believe the battle was located in the far north of Scotland. However, the location of the battle continues to be unknown. This book provides an analysis of the account provided by Tacitus, the Roman historian, whilst also providing a theory as to where the battle was fought. This book hopes to shed some light on these mysteries of Scotland, an ancient place steeped in history and legend.