Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum

Meigle
Near Coupar Angus
Perth and Kinross
PH12


The Museum at Meigle displays a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments dating from the late 8th to the late 10th centuries. Making up one of the most important collections of early medieval sculpture in Western Europe, they are all that survive of a centre of Pictish wealth and patronage.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.

 

Opening Times
(2008 times)
21st March to 30th September:
Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm.

Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing.

Admission Charges
(2008 prices)
Adult £3.20; Child £1.60; Concession £2.70.

Directions
In Meigle on the A94
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