Around 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire reached its zenith in terms of land expansion, with Glasgow and the central belt marking its very front-most frontier - because of that you can find ancient Roman artefacts buried from Motherwell to Bearsden and everywhere in between.
In this article we're focusing on Roman ruins around Glasgow that left a trace that is visible and accessible today, nearly 2,000 years ago - several old Roman forts and other conurbations were buried long ago under the foundation of Glasgow, Balmuildy Fort south of the River Kelvin is one example - some could even be waiting to be uncovered, like the Bearsden Bath House.
The Antonine Wall is the most significant surviving artefact from the Roman occupation of Scotland - there were 16 forts built along it's 63km span which held a treasure trove of architectural goodies for historians to fawn over.
Take a look below to see the surviving Roman structures and artefacts you can find around Glasgow.
The Antonine Wall is the most significant surviving artefact from the Roman occupation of Scotland - there were 16 forts built along it's 63km span which held a treasure trove of architectural goodies for historians to fawn over.