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We are thrilled to announce the launch of “At Home with the Picts: A Crafted Legacy,” a new podcast from Groam House Museum. This podcast highlights the rich artistic heritage of the Picts, bringing their story to life in an unprecedented way.
This project has been months in the making, with an incredible effort from our podcast producer team, Eileen Budd and Debbie Armour. Their dedication has taken them all over Scotland – meeting experts, interviewing crafters and historians, and uncovering the deep connections between ancient Pictish art and modern creative practices.
Thanks to their vision and hard work, this podcast is packed with fascinating insights into the Picts, their craftsmanship, and how their legacy continues today.
We are incredibly grateful to the National Heritage Lottery Fund, whose generous support made this project possible.
Episodes are available now with new episodes released weekly. Search ‘At Home with the Picts’ to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Join us as we explore the world of the Picts like never before!
Take an audio tour of the museum and exhibitions at the izi.TRAVEL website.
Material finds relating to Pictish daily life are rare in the archaeological record, and finds of toys from the ancient world are even more rare, although gaming pieces have been found on Pictish and Early Medieval sites.
The following games were likely played in Pictish times. Although gaming pieces and dice have been found at sites dating as far back as Neolithic times, the rules have not survived. The rules attached to the games below are modern interpretations, our best guesses at how these games might have been played.
Click on the images below to download a PDF file of the game board and suggested rules of play.
We hope you enjoy playing them as much as we do!
OUR COLLECTIONS
Rosemarkie's Pictish stones were part of the monastic settlement that was flourishing by 700AD
One of the main instigators of promoting modern Celtic design
Relating to the people of Rosemarkie and Fortrose