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Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem

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Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem

Photo: Simon Burchell (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons

  • 26 carved Pictish stones dating from the 700s–900s
  • 8th-century cross-slab Meigle 1 with Pictish symbols and horsemen
  • 9th-century prayer cross Meigle 2, once by the churchyard entrance
  • Ornate grave-marker Meigle 26 with carvings of animals and figures
  • Rare architectural fragments from the Pictish church, plus a quiz

Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum is a small Historic Scotland site in Meigle, Perthshire, home to a collection of 26 carved Pictish stones dating from the late 700s to late 900s. Highlights include the 8th-century cross-slab Meigle 1 with its Pictish symbols and horsemen, the 9th-century prayer cross Meigle 2, and the ornately carved grave-marker Meigle 26. You can also see rare architectural fragments from the Pictish church and try a fact-finding quiz while you explore. It suits anyone curious about early medieval Scottish history and sculpture, and tickets can be booked for a specific date and time. The museum sits in Perth and Kinross, with 19 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning an overnight visit.

Practical details

Booking
Standard entry tickets can be booked for a specific date and time
Best for
Visitors interested in Pictish history and early medieval sculpture

From the attraction's own website on 22 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

  • ✓ Cafe
  • ✓ Gift Shop

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