📌 Tote, Isle of Skye
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The Picts generally occupied northeast Scotland, so it’s a bit of a mystery as to why this 7th century Pictish symbol stone has turned up here. Found being used as a door jamb in a nearby house in the late 1800s, today Clach Ard (Tall Stone) stands by the minor road to the crofting township of Tote, about 10 minutes’ drive northwest of Portree. West coast weather has since taken its toll, but you can still make out symbols including discs, V-rod and Z-rod. You’ll probably pass by Tote on the way to Uig or Dunvegan Castle. The unusual but accessible location makes it totes worth a look (sorry).
🌍 Location
📌 By minor road at Tote, just west of the B8036 junction, Skye
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NG 421491
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.458464,-6.301454
🚌 Bus stops on A850 at B8036 junction (0.5 mi)
🚗 Limited verge parking – do not block access
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
