St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum

St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum occupies two connected sandstone cottages beside the church and displays 38 carved stones from early medieval Scotland. The collection features scenes depicting hunters, riders, and ritual moments from that era.

St Vigeans functioned as a royal estate during the early Middle Ages with a monastery founded in the eighth century. The stones preserved here date from the time when this place was a centre of Pictish culture and craftsmanship.

The stones display symbols that represent everyday life of the Picts, showing their clothing and tools from the early medieval period. These carvings offer insight into the craftsmanship and social structures of this ancient population.

The museum is small and easy to explore, with stones arranged closely together in the cottage rooms. It helps to move slowly and examine each stone closely, since the carvings are subtle and reward closer inspection.

The Drosten Stone dates from the ninth century and combines Latin script with Pictish symbols and intricate cross designs on a single slab. This stone is particularly noteworthy because it shows the rare blending of Christian and Pictish artistic traditions.

Location: Angus

Operator: Historic Scotland

Phone: +441241878756

GPS coordinates: 56.57702,-2.59030

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45