Understanding the Pictish Nation: Scotland’s Forgotten People

(4th to the 10th centuries AD)

The tapestry of Scottish history is woven with the vibrant threads of various tribes and nations, each contributing its unique hue to the cultural and historical landscape of the region. Among these, the Pictish nation stands out as a particularly intriguing and mysterious element. Often overshadowed by the more well-known aspects of Scottish history, the Picts played a pivotal role in the early formation of what we now know as Scotland. But who were these people, and what was their world like?