Links to other Interesting Sites
 

The Antonine Wall World Heritage site

 

An excellent site that promotes The Antonine Wall Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site, which provides a useful source of information on the Antonine Wall, and hopefully will encourage exploration and discovery of the sites and associated museum collections of this fascinating period of the past when Scotland formed the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire.

 
 

Historic Scotland

 

Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and are charged with safeguarding the nation's historic environment and promoting its understanding and enjoyment for everyone.

 
 

Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust

 

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust was established in 1988 to promote, preserve, maintain and enhance the historical, architectural and constructional heritage of Perth and Kinross an area which contains a rich and varied archaeological and architectural heritage, from prehistoric, through the Roman occupation, including the earliest land frontier in Roman Britain; and the enigmatic remains of the Picts.

 
 

The Gask Ridge Project

 

A long term programme to study the Roman Frontier works on and around the Gask Ridge in Perthshire, Scotland

 
 

The Council for Scottish Archaeology

 

A Site that provides all sorts of information about archaeology in Scotland, including how to get involved, what excavations are happening and what archaeology you have in your area.

 
 

Roman Scotland

 

A site created by enthusiasts of Roman History who aim to bring an insight into all matters Roman, concerning Scotland.

 
 

Roman Britain

 

An excellent site that provides information about almost every Roman settlement, fort, camp as well as the Legions and auxileries in the entire British Isles. There is also a collection of "clickable" Maps of Roman Britain are a section covering the Celtic and Romano-British people as well.

 
 

The Vindolanda Tablets Online

 

A very informative site detailing the Vindolanda writing tablets found at Vindolanda Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall.

 
 

Roman Army Talk(RAT)

 

A superb Roman Army Forum with discussions on a variety of subjects.

 
 

Ancient Warfare Magazine

 

Ancient Warfare is a bi-monthly military history magazine published by Karwansaray, covering all ancient themes(including Roman). The magazine includes news, reader letters, and features brief reviews of relevant books, games and models.

 
 

Rome

 

A good site for all things Roman, its not strictly a re-enactment group more about simulated combat in a safe, fun environment. Has a very comprehensive list of Roman re-enactment groups around the world on its Links page.

 
 

The Antonine Walkway Trust

 

The Trust was Formed in the year 2000 with the aim to upgrade the core path network around the Antonine wall for Walking, Cycling and where possible Wheelchair access to Picnic areas and view points. by installing kissing Gates, sign posting, Way Marking and Picnic areas.

 
 

The Antonine Way

 

The Antonine Way links Bo'ness on the River Forth with Old Kilpatrick just outside Glasgow on the River Clyde. The walk is 37 miles and can be used to connect with the West Highland Way and many other walks and trails.

 
 

Catwhiskertours

 

A Scottish based company offering personalised special interest and activity holiday tours for groups of up to six in number with special interests such as history and heritage, architecture, ancestry research, scenery, Loch Ness, Hadrian's Wall, photography, Edinburgh and Glasgow. They have some good Roman tours on offer.

 
 

Comrie Croft

 

Comrie Croft is situated in a 200-year-old Scottish Farmstead in Perthshire, and offers a simple, attractive, great value escape amongst the Scottish hills.There are various outdoor activities on offer and the croft is not far from the Gask Ridge Roman frontier.

 
 

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