Maiden Stone
Pictish Stone
NJ 704 247
This is signed from the A96 just north of Chapel of Garioch and there is a carpark by it.
This is a highly decorated but fairly eroded stone. Beasts, a z rod, a mirror and comb are still clearly visible.
Brandsbutt Stone
Pictish Stone
NJ 760 224
This is signed from in the town of Inveruie and is in a housing estate.
This stone has been restored and contains a crescent, z rod, serpent and v rod symbols. There is also an Ogham inscription. Beside it on the grassy area is marked out in small stones the position of a long destroyed stone circle and two of the stones are set in the edge.
Sueno’s Stone
Pictish Stone
NJ 046 595
To the east of the town of Forres off the A96. Signed in the town.
This huge stone is over 6m tall and one of the best examples of Pictish carving in Britain. It was carved around the 9th century and is now protected by huge slabs of acrylic. One face has a large ring headed cross surrounded by complex interlaced designs. The other side carries some 98 separate human figures recording a battle scene. The edges depict foliage, monsters and humans.
July 2006