Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
The Pictish Queen
In or near Balintore.
The Pictish Queen — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
sylvia duckworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Pictish Queen 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
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Official information
The Tarbat Discovery Centre is a museum located in Portmahomack, showcasing Pictish and medieval history. Visitors can explore a collection of artefacts, including intricately carved stone works and tools from the early medieval period, discovered during archaeological excavations.
Place summary
The Pictish Queen is a public art installation located in the Scottish Highlands. It represents the artistic heritage of the Pictish people, known for their distinctive carvings and symbols. The installation reflects the region's historical significance and cultural identity.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.8321, -3.8299
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV20 1YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- +44 1862 871351
- Opening
- 1 March – 31 October 2024, Monday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm; 1 November 2026 – 28 February 2027, by appointment only.
- Official site
- www.tarbat-discovery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1416255609 (ODbL)
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Tarbat Discovery Centre
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Helen MacKenzie Memorial
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Tarbat War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Pictish Queen?
- The Pictish Queen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV20 1YA).
- What is The Pictish Queen?
- The Pictish Queen — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Pictish Queen?
- Drivers can use postcode IV20 1YA.
- Is The Pictish Queen free to visit?
- Yes, The Pictish Queen is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Pictish Queen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV20 1YA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.