The National Committee on Carved Stones in Scotland (NCCSS) exists to draw attention to the opportunities and issues for Scottish carved stones of all periods and to promote their understanding, appreciation and care. Our website will signpost you to relevant organisations and sources of information about carved stones and their:

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Recent publications
  • Future Thinking on Carved Stones in Scotland is a thematic Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) by Dr Sally Foster, Dr Katherine Forsyth, Dr Susan Buckham and Dr Stuart Jeffrey. It aims to  to link, inspire, mobilize and help direct the efforts of anyone with an interest in or responsibility for carved stones in Scotland.  
  • Listen to the Stones by Dr Adrian Maldonado and Dr Susan Buckham is based on the original text above and provides a popular introduction to the carved stones ScARF 


For advice on how to get involved with carved stones, the conservation needs of specific stones and how to report new discoveries, see who to contact.
National Committee on Carved Stones in Scotland (NCCSS)