JGolomb Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Lost Pictish Throne Brought to Life by National Museum of Scotland Team Scottish history lovers can get a unique view of their country's heritage at the National Museum of Scotland (NMS) - a team of experts has rebuilt a Pictish throne. The wooden giant was created by master furniture maker Adrian McCurdy, who took his lines from ancient stone carvings. Picts ruled Scotland north of the Firth of Clyde from the 4th to 9th century AD. But they are best known for their mysterious rock art, which still baffles experts today. The throne was commissioned by the museum alongside distillers Glenmorangie. It will go on display next Tuesday (December 1st) at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, before moving to the Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, Ross-shire, next year. It will visit a number of locations across the country thereafter. A new book exploring Scotland's ancient past will be published in a book to be published in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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