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THE PICTS were the true ancestors of the Scottish nation - our indigenous people. While it is known that they lived in Scotland in the first millennium AD, and their territory was taken over by the Scots in the 9th century, little else is definite. What has mainly survived is the great heritage of their carved symbol stones which remain for us to study and cherish. The Pictish Arts Society forms a focus for study and discussion of all aspects of Pictish and Early Scottish history.

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