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Historic Attractions in Perthshire, Angus & Dundee

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Glamis Cross Slabs
Glamis Cross Slabs

Forfar, Angus, DD8

Two superb Pictish cross-slabs both with symbols on one side and beautifully carved crosses on the other.

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  • Eassie Cross Slab © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Eassie Cross Slab (HS)

    by Glamis, Angus, DD8

    An impressive Pictish cross slab, with a fine cross and lively carvings of a warrior with cloak, shield and spear, and a...

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  • Tealing Souterrain © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Tealing Souterrain (HS)

    Tealing, Dundee, DD4

    Once covered with stone slabs this earth house, was discovered in 1871. Among the finds were quern stones and pieces of...

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  • Cossans Cross Slab (HS)
    Cossans Cross Slab (HS)

    Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8

    Traditionally known as St Orland's stone, this tall Pictish slab has a beautifully carved cross. On the reverse side are...

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  • Dunfallandy Cross Slab (HS)
    Dunfallandy Cross Slab (HS)

    Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16

    This magnificent 8th century, Pictish cross slab is to be found just past the Dunfallandy Hotel by Pitlochry. Intricately...

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  • Dunkeld Bridge
    Dunkeld Bridge

    Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8

    Completed in 1809 this was one of Thomas Telford's finest bridges. Originally tolls were charged. These proved most...

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  • Ardoch Roman Fort
    Ardoch Roman Fort

    Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

    One of the most impressive Roman forts in Britain. In use between the late 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

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  • Ardestie Souterrain © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Ardestie Souterrain (HS)

    Monifieth, Dundee, DD5

    This roofless earth house, was discovered in 1949. Traces of four associated buildings were found nearby. In one of them...

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  • Carlungie Souterrain © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Carlungie Souterrain (HS)

    Mains of Ardestie, Dundee, DD5

    This large earth house, was discovered in 1949. There were no traces of the roof, which was possibly made of timber. To...

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  • Aberfeldy Bridge
    Aberfeldy Bridge

    Perthshire, Scotland, UK

    The largest of General Wade's bridges, it was designed by William Adams and completed in 9 months in 1733. At that time...

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  • Aberlemno Sculptured Stone © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Aberlemno Sculptured Stone (HS)

    Forfar, Tayside, Scotland, UK

    A magnificent cross-slab in the church-yard, with interlaced decoration, Pictish symbols and figure sculpture.

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  • Brown and White Caterthuns © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Brown and White Caterthuns (HS)

    Brechin, Angus, Scotland, UK

    Two impressive prehistoric forts occupying the summits of adjoining hills. The White Caterthun has a massive stone walled...

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  • Fowlis Wester Cross Slabs © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Fowlis Wester Cross Slabs (HS)

    Fowlis Wester, By Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3NL

    Inside the church there are two splendid Pictish cross slabs. One with an unusual cross, and on the other side carvings of...

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  • 1 Glamis Cross Slabs Forfar, Angus, DD8
    2 Eassie Cross Slab (HS) by Glamis, Angus, DD8
    3 Tealing Souterrain (HS) Tealing, Dundee, DD4
    4 Cossans Cross Slab (HS) Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8
    5 Dunfallandy Cross Slab (HS) Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16
    6 Dunkeld Bridge Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8
    7 Ardoch Roman Fort Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, UK
    8 Ardestie Souterrain (HS) Monifieth, Dundee, DD5
    9 Carlungie Souterrain (HS) Mains of Ardestie, Dundee, DD5
    10 Aberfeldy Bridge Perthshire, Scotland, UK
    11 Aberlemno Sculptured Stone (HS) Forfar, Tayside, Scotland, UK
    12 Brown and White Caterthuns (HS) Brechin, Angus, Scotland, UK
    13 Fowlis Wester Cross Slabs (HS) Fowlis Wester, By Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3NL

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