
In the Footsteps of the Picts
From £595
Summary
Living beyond the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, the people of northern Scotland in the Dark Ages were known as the Picts – a name given by the Romans meaning the ‘painted - tattooed ones'. They were renowned as one of the most warlike of the Celtic barbarian tribes of Europe, successfully attacking the Roman army, and yet few of their homes or forts have ever been found. They did however leave behind some of the finest carved stones and jewellery from anywhere in early medieval Europe, before their culture disappeared around 900AD.
During this tour we will travel through the heartland of the southern Picts in Perthshire and Angus, tracking down these elusive people and coming face-to-face with them through the clues of their everyday life as seen in the incredible artistry of their monumental stone sculpture. We’ll explore a newly excavated fortress of the Pictish kings, and view their exquisite jewellery and symbols of power in important museum collections in Edinburgh and Perth – with unique access to new discoveries.
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Meet your Experts
Peter Yeoman
Tour Manager
Peter Yeoman was, until recently, Head of Cultural Heritage at Historic Scotland, with responsibility for the archaeology and the knowledge base for the estate of 345 properties in their care.

Departure Points
Location | Depart | Return |
---|---|---|
Glasgow
Millennium Hotel, George Sq |
10.00 | 18.45 |
Edinburgh
Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Rd |
11.15 | 17.30 |
Please note all timings are approximate and may be changed. They will be confirmed when the joining instructions are sent out, approximately ten days prior to departure.
Tour dates & prices
Included in your cost:
- Accommodation
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
- Meals - as per the itinerary
Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Availability |
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18 June 2021 | BPIC210618 | 18 June 2021 (Friday) | 21 June 2021 (Monday) | Peter Yeoman | £595 (ex. flights) |
£100 | £90 | Book Now |
23 July 2021 | BPIC210723 | 23 July 2021 (Friday) | 26 July 2021 (Monday) | £575 (ex. flights) |
£100 | £90 | Book Now | |
6 August 2021 | BPIC210806 | 6 August 2021 (Friday) | 9 August 2021 (Monday) | £595 (ex. flights) |
£100 | £90 | Book Now | |
3 September 2021 | BPIC210903 | 3 September 2021 (Friday) | 6 September 2021 (Monday) | £575 (ex. flights) |
£100 | £90 | Book Now | |
18 June 2022 | BPIC220618 | 18 June 2022 (Saturday) | 21 June 2022 (Tuesday) | Peter Yeoman | £595 (ex. flights) |
£100 | £90 | Book Now |
6 August 2022 | BPIC220806 | 6 August 2022 (Saturday) | 9 August 2022 (Tuesday) | £595 (ex. flights) |
£100 | £90 | Book Now | |
3 September 2022 | BPIC220903 | 3 September 2022 (Saturday) | 6 September 2022 (Tuesday) | £595 (ex. flights) |
£100 | £90 | Book Now |