Brandsbutt Stone, Pictish stone at Inverurie, Scotland.
The Brandsbutt Stone stands 1.07 meters tall and features carvings of a crescent, v-rod, serpent, and z-rod on its whinstone surface.
The stone was broken apart and used in a dyke construction before 1866, but underwent restoration to preserve its ancient Pictish symbols.
The stone contains an Ogham inscription reading IRATADDOARENS, which scholars connect to Saint Ethernanus, a 7th-century religious figure.
Visitors can find the stone at the corner of Gordon Terrace by following Burghmuir Drive from the north end of Inverurie bypass A96.
The serpent carving displays detailed scale patterns, demonstrating the advanced stone carving techniques of Pictish craftsmen from 600 AD.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Inverurie
GPS coordinates: 57.29160,-2.40000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:38
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