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Differences between the Picts and Scotti

A comparison between the Picts and the Scotti is made by focusing on the designs of their brooches and the use of different languages. The theory that the Scotti originated in Ireland, and took the Scottish kingdom of Dalriada from the native Picts, is explored. Archaeological evidence suggests this is not true. The reason for cultural differences between Scotti and Picts is linked to geography, because the mountains located between their kingdoms kept them apart.

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