Who were the Picts and what do their carved stones mean?
This highly illustrated volume is an essential guide to the arcane history of Scotland’s Pictish stones, for the first time featuring every symbol stone in Scotland, including a large number of previously unseen discoveries. Over 100 new drawings, plus photographs and archive sketches, feature alongside the details and locations of all the Scottish stones recorded so far. Combining expert research and photography with unique artwork, The Pictish Symbol Stones of Scotland is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of one of our nation’s most mysterious and captivating ancestors. Iain Fraser, collections curator at RCAHMS, said, “Researching for The Pictish Symbol Stones of Scotland has been fascinating. Archaeologists are throwing ever more light on our Pictish ancestors but the Symbol stones remain an enigma. We have collected descriptions, drawings and photographs of all the symbol stones, including the most recent discoveries. The book also summarises the leadi
