Archaeology and geology continue to reveal the secrets of prehistoric Scotland, uncovering a complex and dramatic past before the Romans brought Scotland into the scope of recorded history. Successive human cultures tended to be spread across Europe or further afield, but focussing on this particular geographical area helps to find out about the origin of the remains and monuments that are still widespread, and to understand the background to the history of Scotland.
The extent of open countryside untouched by intensive farming, together with past availability of stone rather than timber, has given Scotland a wealth of accessible sites where the ancient past can be seen.
Read more about Prehistoric Scotland: The Deep Prehistory of Scotland, Before Modern Humans, Hunter-gatherers, Farmers and Monument Builders, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Access - Guide Books
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