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Aberlemno Sculptured Stones
Exceptional group of Pictish symbol and cross slabs.
Follow the story on the ground
The carved-stone people of early medieval Scotland.
These places were selected for the strength of their connection to this story—not simply because they are nearby or famous. Each entry separates the surviving evidence, later memory and practical visitor information.
Places in this story
Where to experience it
02
Burghead Pictish Fort
Major Pictish power centre with surviving ramparts and local interpretation.
03
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
One of Scotland's most important collections of Pictish sculpture.
04
National Museum of Scotland
National collection anchor including the Hilton of Cadboll stone.
05
Sueno's Stone
Monumental Pictish cross-slab with battle and royal imagery.
06
Tarbat Discovery Centre
Excavated Pictish monastic centre with sculpture and archaeology in context.
07
Creag Phàdraig
Important fort with Pictish-period high-status activity.
08
Elgin Museum
Regional collection with important Pictish stones and objects.
09
Groam House Museum
Rosemarkie's collection of Pictish sculpture and local interpretation.
10
Rhynie and Tap o' Noth
High-status Pictish landscape linking symbol stones and a major hillfort.
11
Shandwick Stone
Major Easter Ross cross-slab in its landscape setting.
12
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum
Dense collection of sculpture from an important Pictish ecclesiastical centre.
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