Children’s book portrays Picts as black

Children’s book portrays Picts as black

Black monks and villagers feature in title showing Scotland’s history as multicultural

'Ancient Scottish natives were black' claims children's book in bizarre diversity drive

A children's book has claimed the ancient inhabitants of Scotland were black.The illustrated book, which aims to make Scottish history accessible to children as young as four, claimed that Scotland has always been "multicultural and diverse".In the work, Picts, who lived in northeast Scotland from 300AD to 900AD, are portrayed as multiracial - with black monks, bishops, religious healers and ordinary villagers.Creators of "Carved in Stone: A Sto…