Celtic Votadini Discussion

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The Votadini tribe was a Celtic tribe occupying the eastern coastal section of southern Scotland and north-eastern England bordering the Brigantes to the south. It is thought Edinburgh was located at the heart of Votadini territory. The first known hill forts in this region appear around 1500 BC but the early Celtic settlers first appear here around 750 BC. Around 80-82 BC, the Romans arrived in Votadini territory with the Twentieth and Ninth Legions meeting up to setup permanent garrisons near Edinburgh. However following a revolt by the northern Brigantes against Roman Rule, the Romans give up the north in 100 AD to setup defences further south along the Tyne-Solway line.