New book highlights how the Picts were the early Kings in the North

From Press and Journal: 

A new book has shown how the Picts were once the major power throughout the north of Scotland.

These early Scots were a significant political and cultural force in the first millennium. But much of their work has vanished or been covered over as centuries have passed, leaving them as often shadowy figures from the realms of ancient history.

Now two Aberdeen University experts, Gordon Noble and Nicholas Evans, have highlighted the influence of the Picts on every aspect of Scottish society through their work ‘The King in the North’.

The book reveals hitherto unknown elite settlements and a major silver hoard and explains the importance of the Pictish symbols found in many places across the north and north-east, from the Rhynie Man to the ‘ghostly’ outlines of a barrow cemetery at Hill of Boyndie.

The book is illustrated with a series of stunning images, some from the air, which explain why archaeologists believe this is an exciting time to be working on the history of Pictland or Pictavia.

Mr Evans added: “The King in the North is the result of the work of many archaeologists and historians, and countless members of the public whose interest and support has been crucial in supporting and producing the advances which we explain in this book.

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note: not to be confused with "The King in the North" by Max Adams