Discover Celts and Romans at Birnie
What was life like 2000 years ago beyond the edge of the Roman
world? At Birnie in north-east Scotland, archaeologists have
uncovered an Iron Age power centre which was in close contact with
the Romans.
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Among the spectacular finds were two hoards of Roman silver
coins – a buried treasure, hidden for almost 2000 years. Click the
tabs on the left to find out more about the Roman coins, or
about the history behind Celts and Romans at Birnie. Or why not explore
some of the other finds from the site?
You can also find out more about the settlement – see what the archaeologists
discovered, and try to build an Iron Age house for yourself.
Interactive games
Archaeologists found evidence that the people at Birnie lived in
large round houses. Can you make one?
All images drawn by Alan Braby. All aerial photography © Moira
Greig, Aberdeen Archaeology Service.
Excavations were funded by National Museums Scotland and
Historic Scotland with support from the Moray Society, the Moray
Field Club, RCHAMS, Ian Keillar and William Mustard.