Join us for our September Trimontium Talk! The Road to Mons Graupius with Alan Montgomery

Alan Montgomery’s new book, The Road to Mons Graupius, records a journey from the Scottish Borders to the edge of the Highlands along the route of a Roman road. On the way, Alan, author of Walking the Antonine Wall, searches for evidence of the first-century Roman invasion of northern Britain led by the renowned general Gnaeus Julius Agricola, which concluded in a confrontation with the indigenous tribes next to a hill called Mons Graupius. He will share some of his encounters with Scotland’s most intriguing ancient monuments and also examine the account of this invasion written by the Roman author Tacitus, a unique text that has fascinated and frustrated Scots through the ages and inspired a fanatical hunt for the elusive site of Scotland’s first recorded battle. 

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Booking details

This talk will take place in person and online via Zoom. Those attending the In-person event will have an opportunity to view a new exhibition by photographer Andy Hay, focussing on the photography of sites associated with Mons Graupius. Andy will be there on the night and there will be a chance to enjoy a glass of wine and ask questions after the main talk has finished.

Trimontium Members, all talks are included as part of your membership. You will automatically be sent online joining details as part of your membership 48 hours prior to the talk. If you wish to attend in person, please book a space via the link above.

Non members attending online will receive the joining details via email within 48 hours prior to the talk.