A digital reconstruction of Tap o'Noth Hillfort, near the village of Rhynie in Scotland (c500 AD). Around 700-800 hut dwellings are depicted in this reconstructed image, rendered from a computer 3D model. Data from recent archaeological surveys indicate the locations of small hut platforms across the hillside, which were carefully plotted on the model to create the reconstruction. According to researchers, the hillfort is one of the largest ancient settlements ever discovered in Scotland, and it is possible that around 4,000 people may have once lived here. The image was made by reconstruction artist Bob Marshall for the University of Aberdeen with the assistance of Professor Gordon Noble.

Tap o'Noth Hillfort - (c500AD)

A digital reconstruction of Tap o'Noth Hillfort, near the village of Rhynie in Scotland (c500 AD). Around 700-800 hut dwellings are depicted in this reconstructed image, rendered from a computer 3D model. Data from recent archaeological surveys indicate the locations of small hut platforms across the hillside, which were carefully plotted on the model to create the reconstruction. According to researchers, the hillfort is one of the largest ancient settlements ever discovered in Scotland, and it is possible that around 4,000 people may have once lived here. The image was made by reconstruction artist Bob Marshall for the University of Aberdeen with the assistance of Professor Gordon Noble.

Commissioned Work (March, 2022). Client: University of Aberdeen

Software / Tools

Blender 3D, Cycles Render Engine, Photoshop

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Artist: Bob Marshall. 2022

Image rights owner: University of Aberdeen. Please seek the permission of the owner to use or display this image elsewhere. More information can be found on my Licensing information page.

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