Pictish symbol stone, Aberlemno Kirkyard, Angus
This Pictish cross-slab, with its wonderfully intricate carvings (I love the sea horses on the lower right, complete with tails AND hooves!) dates to approx. mid 9th century. There is also a wonderful battle scene on the reverse - but I was shooting directly into the sun. Well worth a visit! There are also three roadside symbol stones on the road through Aberlemno which are very well worth seeing. Note though that all four stones are covered between October and April to avoid winter weather damage.
Pictish symbol stone, Aberlemno Kirkyard, Angus
This Pictish cross-slab, with its wonderfully intricate carvings (I love the sea horses on the lower right, complete with tails AND hooves!) dates to approx. mid 9th century. There is also a wonderful battle scene on the reverse - but I was shooting directly into the sun. Well worth a visit! There are also three roadside symbol stones on the road through Aberlemno which are very well worth seeing. Note though that all four stones are covered between October and April to avoid winter weather damage.