The Lybster Stone
Location
Village Road, Lybster, KW3 6BN
Accessibility and amenities
Easy access.
See full details below.
Entry: free
The Lybster Stone
Location
Parish of Latheron Church of Scotland,
Village Road, Lybster, KW3 6BN
Accessibility and amenities
Easy access.
See full details below.
The Lybster Stone
Clach Liaboist
A large boulder stone which has been inscribed with a simple double outline cross. It shows the influence of Christianity on the Pictish people of the far north, and is also linked with local superstitions.
The stone was re-located from a slope above Lybster Harbour at a holy well known as the “Well of the Brethren”. Why not visit the Harbour – enjoy the scenery and imagine people visiting the holy well, and the carved stone, in days gone by.
You can see the stone at the side of the church, under a flagstone shelter.
Further information
The cross symbol shows the influence of Christianity on the people of this northerly part of Scotland.
The stone has a natural indent shaped like a bowl and it has been suggested that the stone may have been used as a baptismal font. Small depressions on either side of the stone may have allowed the faithful to rest their elbows when kneeling in prayer.
For further details, see HER link: https://her.highland.gov.uk/monument/MHG1852
Accessibility and amenities
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No entry fee
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Visit Waterlines Heritage Centre
You can also visit Lybster Harbour.
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Free parking
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Less than 100m from parking
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No wheelchair access
Accessible from street on short path
but there are some steps to climb at entrance.
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Accessible by public transport (bus)
Check local transport links.
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