St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum
28 minute walk from Arbroath station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum is located in the Angus village of St Vigeans, the site of a former 8th-century monastery and royal estate. Housed in two listed 19th-century sandstone cottages, this museum managed by Historic Scotland sits close to the historic 12th-century church mound.
Visitors can explore an outstanding collection of 38 carved stones that once stood upon the old church hill. These fascinating artifacts provide a window into the Early Middle Ages, showcasing some of the finest examples of Pictish craftsmanship found in the region.
The collection features remarkable pieces like the 9th-century Drosten Stone. This rectangular slab displays a carved cross on one side and traditional Pictish symbols on the other. It is particularly notable for bearing a rare Pictish inscription written in Latin script.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Museum
- Good for
- Archaeology & ancient history, Churches, abbeys & cathedrals, Museums
- Characteristics
- Listed, Medieval, Victorian
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Arbroath station — 28 min walk, 2.3 km
Other places near Arbroath
- Arbroath Town Trail — 6 min walk from the station
- Signal Tower Museum — 8 min walk from the station
- Arbroath Abbey — 8 min walk from the station
- Webster Memorial Theatre — 8 min walk from the station
- Abbey Theatre — 11 min walk from the station
- St John's Methodist Church — 11 min walk from the station