Knocknagael Boar Stone

Clach Chnoc nan Giall

A large Pictish incised stone showing a strongly-carved wild boar with bristles along its spine and spirals on its shoulders. There is also ‘mirror and case’ carving. It has been suggested that the boar is preparing to leap or fight – what do you think?

* Access restricted during Covid19 restrictions to viewing through (large) window beside entrance to Council Chamber building.

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 a 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