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
No entry fee
Visit Waterlines Heritage Centre
You can also visit Lybster Harbour.
Free parking
Less than 100m from parking
No wheelchair access
Accessible from street on short path
but there are some steps to climb at entrance.
Accessible by public transport (bus)
Check local transport links.
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