The historic stone dates back more than 1,000 years
The Clach a' Charridh, also referred to as the Shandwick Stone, is a Pictish stone found near the village of Shandwick on the Tarbat peninsula. Believed to have been carved around 780 AD, it stands on its original site overlooking the Moray Firth.
Measuring around 2.7 metres high and around a metre wide, the slab features an intricately carved design. The side of the slab facing the sea includes a cross, as well as a number of angels, lions, and snakes. It is encased in a glass shelter that was constructed in 1988 to protect it from the elements.View gallery Meanwhile, the side facing the land features a series of panels depicting traditional Pictish symbols and scenes — including a hunting scene showing two swordsmen fighting each other.
Later, in 1846, the original stone was knocked over by wind, leaving it broken into three separate pieces. It was subsequently repaired, though some parts of the original slab have never been recovered.
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