Dunnichen Stone, Forfar

Name: Dunnichen Stone
Address: Forfar, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Forfar

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The Dunnichen Stone is a class I Pictish symbol stone that was discovered in 1811 at Dunnichen, Angus. It probably dates to the 7th century AD. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°38'39"N, 2°53'21"W

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Forfar United Kingdom

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Dunnichen Stone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Station Park, Meffan Institute, Loch of Forfar, Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones.

0.6 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Station Park, Forfar
15 min walk • Station Park is a football ground in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. It is home to Scottish Professional Football League side Forfar Athletic and to Forfar Farmington of the Scottish Women's Premier League.
~80 ftW
Specialty museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Meffan Institute, Forfar
1 min walk • The Meffan Institute is a museum and art gallery in Forfar, Angus. It houses a variety of exhibits of local interest in Angus, including a collection of Pictish stones, particularly the Dunnichen Stone and the Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones as well as Roman and Medieval artefacts found in the local area.
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch of Forfar
23 min walk • Loch of Forfar is a freshwater loch lying on the western side of the town of Forfar, Scotland. The loch trends in an east to west direction and is approximately 1 mi in length. The loch and area around it form Forfar Loch Country Park.
~0 ftN
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Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones, Forfar
1 min walk • The Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones are a series of Class II and III Pictish stones found in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. Their existence points to Kirriemuir being an important ecclesiastical centre in the late first millennium AD.
~1890 ftW
Sport venue, Sport
Lochside Park, Forfar
10 min walk • Lochside Park is a cricket ground in Forfar, Scotland. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1984 when Scotland B played Durham University. The ground held its first List A match when Scotland played Lancashire in the 1991 Benson & Hedges Cup.

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Which popular attractions are close to Dunnichen Stone?

Nearby attractions include Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones, Forfar (1 min walk), Meffan Institute, Forfar (1 min walk), Station Park, Forfar (15 min walk).

Dunnichen Stone, Forfar

Facts and practical information

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Dunnichen Stone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Station Park, Forfar

Meffan Institute, Forfar

Loch of Forfar

Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones, Forfar

Lochside Park, Forfar

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dunnichen Stone?