Scotland
became the northern border of the empire, although the army held the Antonine Wall in the Central Lowlands
for two short periods--the last of these during the time of Emperor Septimius Severus from 208 until 210.
The extent of Roman military occupation of any significant part of Scotland was limited to a total of about 40
years, although their influence on the southern section of the country occupied by Brythonic tribes such as the
Votadini and Damnonii would still have been considerable.
A replica of the Pictish Hilton of Cadboll Stone.
Medieval period
The Kingdom of the Picts (based in Fortriu by the 6th century) was the state which eventually became known
as "Alba" or "Scotland". The development of "Pictland", according to the historical model developed by Peter
Heather, was a natural response to Roman imperialism. Another view places emphasis on the Battle of
Dunnichen, and the reign of Bridei m
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