Roman Scotland
Scotland was the most northerly outpost of an Empire that stretched from Spain and Portugal to the Middle East, and from the British Isles to North Africa. But for all their ability to conquer, the Romans never fully controlled Scotland and had to built two large defensive walls to defend their territories. These resources shed light on the people who were the Romans and their time in the land they called Caledonia.
The Romans come to Scotland
In this interactive resource you will find out why the Romans came to Scotland and how their army had to fight the tribes who lived in Scotland.
The Antonine Wall
Find out why the Romans had to build a wall across Scotland. What was it made of, and what was life like for the soldiers who lived beside it.
The Roman dig
Find out what the Romans did for us by helping the archaeologist Dr Digger to explore a Roman site.
History Maze
Can your knowlege of the Romans help you to find your way out of the history maze?