9 remnants of the Roman Empire you can visit around Scotland
The existence of the many forts along the Antonine Wall in the Central Belt and fascinating remains at Bearsden and Cramond show that Rome’s presence in Scotland was far more steady than some people might believe.
We take a look at 9 remnants of the Roman Empire you can visit around Scotland.
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5. Cramond Roman Fort
While it was not connected to the Antonine Wall, Cramond Fort near Edinburgh was an important site during the Roman occupation and would have housed around 1000 soldiers. Photo: Creative Commons
6. Ardoch Roman Fort
Located south of Crieff near the village of Braco in Perthshire, the once vast Ardoch Roman Fort was formerly comprised of several marching camps and a signal tower. Photo: Creative Commons
7. Rough Castle Roman Fort
Rough Castle near Bonnybridge might have been the second-smallest fort along the Antonine Wall but it’s in the best state of preservation. One feature worth a mention is the series of defensive lilia pits, which would have once contained stakes. Photo: Creative Commons
8. Antonine Wall
Known to the Romans as Vallum Antonini, the Antonine Wall was not a permanent stone structure like Hadrian's Wall, but was made of wood and turf on a stone foundation. The wall spans 39 miles the Firth of Clyde to the Firth of Forth. Photo: Creative Commons