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Abernethy Round Tower

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Abernethy Round Tower is a Pictish carved stone in Perth and Kinross. The Albion Guide maps two Pictish carved stones in the county; this is one of them. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

Perth Station is 10.3 km away to the north-west. The nearest other Pictish carved stone is New Scone, Grey Stanes, 11.6 km to the north-west.

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