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A brief history of the ancient Pict Kingdoms of Scotland "OFTEN regarded as savage warriors, the Picts were actually one of Scotland’s earliest civilizations with a sophisticated culture and long history." http://www.scotsman.com/heritage/people-places/a-brief-histor...

Research into the genetic origins of Scots found that that 10 per cent of Scottish men are directly descended from the Picts. · Halil

@halil: I can't hear about the Picts without thinking about the Wee Free Men, the Nac Mac Feegle. I'm sorry, Picts! :D · Eivind

@eivind I confess I had no idea what you were referring too, but then again I've never read any of his books. · Halil

+1 Eivind. · bentley

@halil: I envy you. You have so many wonderful stories waiting for you :) · Eivind