Scots migrated to Arygll circa 500 AD - or was it the other way around?

[Damion]

Early antiquarians from at least the late 19th century had associated the lands of Clan MacEacharn with the region the Epidii tribe were given on Ptolemy's ancient map. It's been noted over the years that Epidii and Each contain the respective p and q Celtic forms for horse.

It could just be coincidence though.

On the other hand we have the Cruithin mentioned in Ireland who appear to be the same people as the Britons/Prydain showing that one group can be given different names depending on who's giving the information.

There was even a Cruithin group called the Uí Echach. It's poor evidence, but it might also point there having been a horse tribe that existed both sides of the North Channel.

[Hirsty]

As long as there has been people on the British Isles there has been a to-ing and fro-ing of people. I think it is much more nuanced than Irish invaded Scotland or visa versa. Perhaps we are too obsessed by borders nowadays to fully grasp how neighbouring tribes interacted. On the other hand, perhaps we just haven't found the archaeological evidence yet.

[neloon]

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