Agricola – Romans in Scotland

Doune Roman Fort – Guarding Rome’s Gateway to the Highlands

Standing on a natural plateau above the River Teith, the Roman fort at Doune occupies one of the most strategically

The fort sits on the River Tay where the river Almond joins it. There is thought to have been a

This fort was used by cavalry scouts over many years to survey the surroundings and forewarn of any activities by

Military units here include the References

80 AD This fort was occupied from 140 142 AD rebuilt and enlarged for 1000 1st Cohort Nervana Germanorum, 158

This fort was occupied in the Agricola and Antonine period. Military Units References

The Romans invaded and occupied England in 43 AD, gradually expanding control and influence across the country. (See The Legions

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Agricola was the Roman general who first conquered Scotland around 75AD. His father-in-law Tacitus wrote a book detailing his battles

A marching camp was discovered in 2015 in the grounds of Ayr Academy and near the Ayr Racecourse. The camp

This fort is just outside Callendar, 9 miles from Doune Roman Fort to the southeast, and controls the Callander pass.