Museums · Central Scotland
Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem
In or near Meigle.
Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum showcases a significant collection of 26 carved stones from the Pictish era, dating from the late 700s to late 900s. Visitors can learn about Pictish society and admire architectural fragments from the Pictish church, highlighting the historical importance of the site.
Place summary
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a collection of early medieval sculptured stones, primarily from the local area, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of that period. The museum serves as a significant resource for the study of early Christian art in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5875, -3.1622
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH12 8SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- +44 131 668 8800
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: way/587506514 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem?
- Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH12 8SB).
- What is Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem?
- Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem?
- Drivers can use postcode PH12 8SB.
- How do I get to Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH12 8SB. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.