pictishartssociety.bsky.social
Founded in 1988 to affirm the importance of Pictish culture in Scotland's past. Monthly lectures through winter and spring. Annual conference in October. Newsletter 3-4 times/year. Join us: www.thepictishartssociety.org.uk. (Posts by fortrenn.bsky.social)
👤 Joined on 08 January 2025
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@pictishartssociety.bsky.social⛏️🪨🤺 I love the parallels between the Govan Warrior and 'Burghead 8', a Pictish cross slab fragment from Burghead, Moray. Note the pointed beards and long hair, circular shields with carrying straps, and prominent weapons. 📷 My photos at @govanstones.bsky.social and the National Museum of Scotland
Show PostThe horse has most definitely bolted, ArtStation. 😡
Show PostThe new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. The arts & culture MUST be part of it. I've signed @campaignforthearts.org's petition urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to revitalise the arts – to revitalise the whole nation 🌱 Join me: www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/10-year-plan/
Show PostOUT NOW! Royalty and Ritual. The landscape of power in early medieval Scotland and Europe. Get a printed copy or peruse online at www.sidestone.com/books/royalt... @pictishartssociety.bsky.social @insuhi.bsky.social
Show PostThis week, working with AOC Archaeology we completed the excavation of the base stone for Aberlemno 3. The excavation has given us valuable new information & it might even be possible to begin to answer long-standing questions about whether the stone stands where it was first erected.
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