⛰️ AD 77–84 | Rome in Scotland | Part I What you’re seeing: A documentary-style reconstruction of Agricola’s campaign across Britain and into Scotland, from a weakened Roman province to the first major clashes with the Caledonians. This sequence is based primarily on Tacitus’ Agricola, supported by geography, archaeology, and later campaign reconstruction. Where is this? Southern Britain, Wales, Anglesey, the Scottish Lowlands, the Clyde–Forth isthmus, the western coast facing Ireland, and the east coast of Scotland. Who are these people? Gnaeus Julius Agricola was the Roman governor of Britain from AD 77 to 84. He had earlier served in Britain during the revolt of Boudica. The Caledonians were the tribal peoples of northern Scotland who remained outside lasting Roman control. Why does this matter? This is the lead-up to the Battle of Mons Graupius, usually dated to AD 83 or 84, one of the most famous Roman battles described in ancient Britain. Part II covers the battle itself and ...