Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Pictish Stone
In or near Gairloch.
Pictish Stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pictish Stone is a archaeological 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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Place summary
The Pictish Stone is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features ancient carvings attributed to the Picts, a group of early medieval peoples in Scotland. The stone is significant for its intricate designs and provides insight into the culture and history of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7672, -5.5991
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV22 2LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: node/2388461875 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pictish Stone?
- Pictish Stone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV22 2LF).
- What is Pictish Stone?
- Pictish Stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pictish Stone?
- Drivers can use postcode IV22 2LF.
- Is Pictish Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Pictish Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pictish Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV22 2LF. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.