St Orland's Stone, Pictish cross slab in Glamis, Scotland.
St Orland's Stone is a sandstone cross slab standing approximately 2.4 meters tall with intricate carvings covering both sides. The surface displays complex Celtic knotwork patterns and various engraved symbols that span across the entire monument.
The stone was carved over twelve centuries ago and remains standing at its original location in the landscape. Archaeological investigations in 2009 uncovered five cist burials surrounding the site.
The carvings blend Christian and pagan artistic traditions, with a ringed Celtic cross adorning one face and Pictish symbols such as crescents and V-rods on the opposite side.
The monument stands on private land accessed via a farm track that passes through agricultural fields. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and follow the marked route carefully.
The stone features the only known depiction of a Pictish boat in early medieval Scottish stone carving. This engraving shows five long-haired figures displayed within the vessel.
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