A 12th-century fortified tower house standing on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by a deep ravine, with a striking presence amidst the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.
Parking for about 3 cars across the road and a gate to access the path the encased stone. Stunning piece of history preserved in a gorgeous setting.
Dates to around 780. Amazing carving of a Class II Pictish stone.
Amazing to see, great ot is protected in its original place rather than moved to a stuffy museum
The site is easy to access with a car. Just one parking place, we were there alone, late afternoon, so it wasn't problem. Stone it self is protected within a glass casing, with description in front.
Parking spaces in the layby a short distance from the stone, room for 2 cars. The 10 foot tall Pictish stone was carved in around 780 AD and stands in it's original site encased in a glass shelter which was built in 1988 to protect it from the elements and other damage. In 1846, the stone was knocked over by wind, leaving it broken into three separate pieces. It was subsequently repaired, though some parts of the original slab have never been recovered. The site is known to have been a burial ground, last used during the cholera epidemic of 1832, the land being ploughed over in the 1850s.
Good bit of history. Didn't realize there were more stones around Scotland. Will have to go find those too
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Parking for about 3 cars across the road and a gate to access the path the encased stone. Stunning piece of history preserved in a gorgeous setting.
Dates to around 780. Amazing carving of a Class II Pictish stone.
Amazing to see, great ot is protected in its original place rather than moved to a stuffy museum
The site is easy to access with a car. Just one parking place, we were there alone, late afternoon, so it wasn't problem. Stone it self is protected within a glass casing, with description in front.
Parking spaces in the layby a short distance from the stone, room for 2 cars. The 10 foot tall Pictish stone was carved in around 780 AD and stands in it's original site encased in a glass shelter which was built in 1988 to protect it from the elements and other damage. In 1846, the stone was knocked over by wind, leaving it broken into three separate pieces. It was subsequently repaired, though some parts of the original slab have never been recovered. The site is known to have been a burial ground, last used during the cholera epidemic of 1832, the land being ploughed over in the 1850s.
Good bit of history. Didn't realize there were more stones around Scotland. Will have to go find those too
