Pictish Collection

Processional path leading to the broch, between houses that surround it, Broch of Gurness, Aikerness, dating from circa 200 BC, settled from Iron Age and Pictish periods, Mainland, Orkney Islands

Iron Age houses, Broch of Gurness, Aikerness, dating from circa 200 BC, settled from Iron Age and Pictish periods, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Early Christian Pictish cross, Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Horses on Pictish cross dating from the 8th century, Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Maiden Stone with Pictish symbols, near Chapel of Garioch, approximately 15 miles northwest of Aberdeen, Grampian Region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pictish / Norse settlement at Brough of Birsay
Pictish/Norse settlement at Brough of Birsay, Mainland, Orkneys, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Scotland, Easter Ross, Clach a Charridh or Shandwick Stone is a Class II Pictish stone located near Shandwick on the Tarbat peninsula

The Drosten Stone, Pictish Cross-Slab from St. Vigeans, c850. A carved Pictish stone of the 9th century at St Vigeans, near Arbroath, Scotland

Detail of a Pictish carved stone showing the Pictish Beast symbol, 6th century
Detail of a Pictish carved stone showing the Pictish Beast or Elephant symbol on Rodneys Stone near Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland, 6th century

Detail of a Pictish Stone with a man wearing trousers, 11th century
Detail of a Pictish Cross slab that shows a Pict wearing Pictish trousers. At St. Vigeans, Scotland, 11th century

A Pict with hooded cloak & Pictish trousers, St. Vigeans, Scotland, c8th - 9th century
A Pict with hooded cloak & Pictish trousers, St.Vigeans, Scotland, c8th - 9th century

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Broch of Mousa on the isle of Mousa, Scotland. It is considered one of the best preserved Iron Age buildings in Europe. (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/04/2010

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Landscape on West Shetland. The Broch of Culswick. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

Man from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio
XIR223422 Man from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio.. engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1585-88 (coloured engraving) by White

Young Woman from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio
XIR223421 Young Woman from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio.. engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1585-88 (coloured engraving) by White

A Young Daughter of the Picts, c. 1585 (w / c and gouache with gold on vellum)
XYC136264 A Young Daughter of the Picts, c.1585 (w/c and gouache with gold on vellum) by Le Moyne, Jacques (de Morgues) (1533-88) (after); 26x18.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Suenos Stone - Forres, Scotland
Suenos Stone - A Scottish Pictish Standing Stone at Forres, Scotland. The largest surving standing stone of its type in Scotland

Iron Age house, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. An Iron Age or Pictish settlement was discovered at Bostadh in 1992

Pictish Carved Slab, showing symbols and Battle, c8th century. on the other side in a Christian. Perhaps Aberlemno churchyard, Angus, Scotland

Rhynie-Crawstone, Pictish incised Animals, Aberdeenshire, c5th century-c8th century. Salmon and the Pictish Beast below

Pictish Symbol Stone with Incised designs, Kirkwall, Orkney, c6th century. (20th century). Archaeological relic carved by the Picts who lived in eastern

The Monymusk Reliquary, 8th century
The Monymusk Reliquary is a blend of Pictish and Irish style, probably made by monks. It is said to have been the brechbrennoch of St Columba

Pictish-Irish Penannular Brooch, 8th century
A pictish-Irish pennanular brooch from Ballynaglough, County Antrim. The brooch is silver gilt and glass, 8th century

Pictish or Irish disc-headed pin, 6th century

Detail of a Pictish slab showing a horseman with sword and spear, 7th century
Detail of a Pictish slab showing a horseman with sword and spear. Note the painted shoes and trousers, saddlecloth, reins and bridle. At the Meigle Museum in Perthshire in Scotland, 7th century

Pictish cross-slab showing Pictish horsemen and centaurs, 7th century
Reverse of a Pictish cross-slab showing Pictish horsemen and centaurs, at Megile Museum, 7th century

Iron age fortified farmstead
Iron age Pictish Broch fortified farmstead, from Dun Telve, Glenelg, Invernessshire, Scotland

Pictish Silver Handpin from the Norries Law Hoard, a burial mound. Reputedly a large amount of silver objects were found in the hoard, but most were melted down by a local jeweller

Detail of a Pictish Stone with biblical scenes, 9th century
A pictish stone with possible biblical references, i.e Judges 15.16 And Samson said, With the jawbone of an ass, heaps upon heaps, with the jaw of an ass have I slain a thousand men

Pictish silver pennanular brooch, 8th century
A silver, gilt, and glass pennanular Pictish brooch. Discovered in Aldclune, Blair Atoll, Perthshire, 8th century

Front panel of a Pictish sarcophagus from St Andrews in Scotland. Now the collection of St Andrews Cathedral Museum

Pictish horseman on slab, Meigle, Perthshire, Scotland

Bull motif on Pictish incised stone, Burghead, Moray, Scotland, c6th - 7th century

Pictish incised stone with a bull motif, 6th century
Pictish incised stone with a bull motif, from Burghead, Moray, Scotland. One of a number of fine incised bull deisgns from the area. From the British Museums collection, 6th century

Dun Carloway Broch (Doune Carlabhagh) dating back to the Iron Age, a landmark of the Isle of Lewis. Europe, Scotland (Large format sizes available)

The Broch of Clickimin, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
The Broch of Clickimin broch (also Clickimin broch) - a large and well preserved (though somewhat restored ) broch near Lerwick in Shetland, Scotland

Suenos Stones - Forres
Suenos Stone - A Scottish Pictish Standing Stone at Forres, Scotland. The largest surving standing stone of its type in Scotland

Looking into interior of Iron Age broch from doorway, Mousa Broch, Mousa, Shetland Islands, Scotland, summer

Iron Age broch near coast, Mousa Broch, Mousa, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Bosta Iron Age House, Great Bernera Iron Age Village, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Remains of Iron Age dwelling houses around Broch of Gurness, Aikerness, dating from circa 200 BC, settlement from Iron age and Pictish period, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Pictish symbols of salmon, snake and mirror, Aberlemno Pictish stones, Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Stone with Pictish and early Christian symbols, Aberlemno Pictish Stones, Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Christian Pictish cross, Glamis churchyard, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Eighth century cross slab with Christian Celtic cross and Pictish beasts, in the churchyard of Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pictish and Norse settlement, Brough of Birsay, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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Discover the enigmatic world of the Picts through their ancient relics and settlements. Follow the processional path leading to the broch, a testament to their architectural prowess during the Iron Age. Marvel at the remains of their dwellings, iron age houses that once housed these mysterious people. Uncover their religious beliefs with an early Christian Pictish cross, adorned with intricate carvings depicting horses from the 8th century. The symbolism behind these majestic creatures continues to intrigue historians. Delve into their unique language and culture as you decipher Pictish symbols on the Maiden Stone. This ancient artifact holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Witness history unfold at Brough of Birsay, where evidence suggests a fascinating coexistence between Picts and Norse settlers took place. Explore this remarkable settlement that bears witness to cultural exchange in times long gone. Immerse yourself in everyday life as you gaze upon a depiction of a Pict wearing a hooded cloak and traditional trousers from St. Vigeans in Scotland during the 8th-9th century. These detailed illustrations offer glimpses into fashion trends and societal norms of that era. Travel back even further with Admiranda Narratio's portrayal of individuals from neighboring tribes interacting with the enigmatic Picts. Observe a man and young woman captured in stunning detail, representing different cultures coming together amidst an ever-changing landscape. Finally, marvel at "A Young Daughter of the Picts, " an exquisite artwork created around 1585 using watercolor and gouache embellished with gold on vellum. This masterpiece captures both beauty and mystery while preserving moments frozen in time for future generations to admire. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we unravel fragments of history left behind by one of Scotland's most intriguing civilizations -the extraordinary Picts.