Celtic Compass

A fascinating lecture on Pictish Kingship, showing some really interesting finds, especially the animal figurine moulds, only ones found in the British Isles.

Ethnogenesis and Kingship AD 300-900

This March 2025 lecture by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot drew on over 10 years of excavations and survey in Northeast Scotland to posit a new model for the development of kingship and the ethnogenesis of the Picts in Northeast Scotland.

Ethnogenesis and Kingship AD 300-900 The lecture:This lecture draws on over ten years of excavations and survey in Northeast Scotland to posit a new model for the development of kingship and the...

Delighted to announce, two new tours for 2026. One exploring 7th Century Kingship and the coming of Celtic Christianity to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) from Iona, concentrating on medieval Kingship and visiting some important archeological sites. Other exploring the wonderful coastline of Scotland's border country, it's geology and significance in placement of castles such as the dramatic location of Tantallon Castle and other border strongholds.

Both new tours include private whisky tastings!

Check out on our website, also now on Tripadvisor.

Slàinte mhath!🥃

https://www.celticcompass.com/daytours/

All very quiet at the filling station, a mummy duck and her ducklings have moved in, maybe the humans have gone back to pony and traps!