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16 October 2014
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Brandsbutt Symbol Stone
Brandsbutt Symbol StoneThis pictish stone is found near Inverurie. This stone only has Pictish symbols and writing on it. It has a z-rod, serpent , a crescent and V-rod. It also has words in the pictish writing called ‘Ogham’ on the left hand side.

Aberlemno Stone Side 1Aberlemno Stone Side 2
Aberlemno Stone - side 1Aberlemno Stone - side 2
This stone has both Pictish symbols and Christian ones on it. This side of the stone shows a battle scene. This stone has both Pictish symbols and Christian ones on it. This side of the stone has a cross with celtic animals around it. The stone was erected in the 7th or 8th century.

Dupplin Cross
This is an example of a free standing cross with only Christian symbols on it. It was found at Forteviot, this was in ancient times a residence for Pictish kings.



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