with engravings of animals in the Pictish tradition and what appear to be examples of Ogham script, a form of Irish writing that’s rarely found in Scotland. “The stone is very, very delicate ...

A magnificent Pictish stone that has stood for around 1,200 years and features some of the most impressive carvings of the era has been “massively damaged” after it blew over in the wind.

The Aberlemno 3 stone, which dates to the ninth century, stands by the roadside in the village in what some believe is its original position. Locals raised concerns about its safety with Historic ...

David McGovern, stone carver and vice-president of the Pictish Arts Society, said something had “clearly gone wrong” and that HES must be open about its findings. Mr McGovern said ...