Scotland's HistoryEarly ScotlandRoman forces are evacuated from Britain

Roman forces are evacuated from Britain – 400 AD

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With the empire under threat from European tribes, the Romans withdraw from Britain. Across Scotland Caledonian tribes fill the vacuum left behind and claim large territories. Video: In Search of Scotland: Mysterious Ancestors.

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