Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Statue of Persephone
In or near Daviot.
Statue of Persephone — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Statue of Persephone is a public art 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
The Maiden Stone is a notable example of Pictish sculptural stonework, standing three metres tall and made from pinkish granite. It features intricate carvings, including a male figure with sea monsters and various animal representations, and serves as a significant historical marker in the landscape.
Place summary
The Statue of Persephone is a public art installation located in the Scottish Highlands. It represents the Greek goddess of spring and is notable for its artistic significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3124, -2.4949
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 5HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 7.8 km
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/11482472875 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Statue of Persephone?
- Statue of Persephone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 5HR).
- What is Statue of Persephone?
- Statue of Persephone — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Statue of Persephone?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 5HR.
- Is Statue of Persephone free to visit?
- Yes, Statue of Persephone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Statue of Persephone?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 5HR.