A large Pictish incised stone showing a strongly-carved wild boar with bristles along its spine and spirals on its shoulders. There is also a ‘mirror and case’ carving. It has been suggested that the boar is preparing to leap or fight – what do you think?
*Please note that you can currently only view the stone through the large window from the car park.
Further Information
The Boar Stone has been dated to the first phase of Pictish carved stones in the 7th century AD. It is dominated by the carving of a wild boar, which has spirals on its shoulders and haunches and which is shown pacing to the right. Look out for the spiky bristles along the boar’s spine.
The stone was moved to its current location in 1991 from the roadside near Knocknagael Farm on Essich Road, on the southern outskirts of Inverness. It had previously been in a field at the farm. Find out more about visiting the stone here – https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/knocknagael-boar-stone/
https://her.highland.gov.uk/Monument/MHG3788
Accessibility and amenities
Location - Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX
No entry fee - currently only viewed via window in council carpark
Accessible by public transport - search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website.
Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.
Less than 300m from parking - paid parking available at building outwith 8am-4pm weekdays. Between 8am and 4pm weekdays, nearest paid parking is at Eden Court
Wheelchair access - Disabled parking next to building.
