Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
The Serpent Stone
In or near Aberlemno.
The Serpent Stone — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Serpent Stone is a other 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 Serpent Stone is a notable standing stone located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its unique serpent-like carvings, which are believed to date back to ancient times. The stone serves as a reminder of the region's prehistoric heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6926, -2.7808
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 3PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 9 km
Sources
- osm: node/2375630170 (ODbL)
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Aberlemno
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Aberlemno Free Church
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Serpent Stone?
- The Serpent Stone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 3PE).
- What is The Serpent Stone?
- The Serpent Stone — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Serpent Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD8 3PE.
- Is The Serpent Stone free to visit?
- Yes, The Serpent Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Serpent Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 3PE. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.