Discover Dunning: Pictish Traces and Roman History

Dunning combines Pictish history with visible traces of its Roman past and an option for golfers. Anyone planning a trip with cultural discoveries will find notable evidence from different eras here: Dupplin Cross, fragments of Pictish symbol stones, St Serf's Church and Dunning Roman camp 420m NW of Haughend. For families and other travellers looking for more than simply visiting a place, this creates a varied thematic arc spanning early medieval history, archaeology and a sporting option.

Pictish Evidence Around St Serf's Church

Dupplin Cross is a Pictish stone inscription dating from the early 9th century. Its design reveals the close relationships between the kingdoms of the Picts, the Scots and Northumbria. The cross therefore represents not only an individual historic object, but also points to the connections between different kingdoms during this period.

Fragments of Pictish symbol stones dating from the 9th or 10th century AD were found in the churchyard and on the grounds of St Serf's Church. The site of St Serf's Church was very likely an ecclesiastical centre during the early medieval and Pictish periods. Anyone interested in church art, inscriptions and regional history can consciously include these features in their day plan, rather than viewing Dunning merely as a starting point for further excursions.

Practical Information for Your Visit

Admission to St Serf's Church and Dupplin Cross is free. A car park for these two destinations is available in the village of Dunning, approximately 25 metres away. The monument at St Serf's Church and Dupplin Cross is 20 metres from the entrance to the site, along a level, paved path. These specific details can help you fit a visit to Dunning into your travel day in a way that suits your schedule and practical arrangements.

Roman Traces in Kincladie Wood

A second historical perspective is provided by Dunning Roman camp 420m NW of Haughend. In Kincladie Wood, an earthwork consisting of a ditch and rampart is visible on the ground; the remainder can only be seen in oblique aerial photographs. The enclosure measures approximately 700 metres from east to west and 675 metres along the transverse axis, covering around 46.5 hectares. The camp was probably used during one or more campaigns in the 1st or 2nd century AD.

For your planning, the different visibility of the site is important: part of it can be identified directly on the ground, while the rest of its course is visible only from the air. The experience therefore focuses less on a fully preserved site than on understanding its size, shape and historical context.

Golf and Flexible Day Planning

Dunning Golf Club is located in Rollo Park in Dunning, PH2 0RH. Visitors are asked to call the starter to secure a tee time. This makes it possible to combine a sporting stay with the site's historical highlights, provided you plan your day accordingly. The cultural attractions and the golf club appeal to different interests, giving your trip several possible focal points.

Choosing the Right Holiday Accommodation in Dunning

When looking for holiday accommodation in Dunning, you can first decide what you want your trip to focus on. If Pictish evidence and St Serf's Church are the main priorities, the area's history provides the central theme for your days. If you are more interested in archaeology, Dunning Roman camp 420m NW of Haughend adds a Roman perspective to your visit. Anyone who also wants to plan a tee time can organise their stay around that appointment.

Accommodation in Dunning is particularly suited to your plans if you do not want to fit the different experiences into a single visiting schedule. When choosing, check which location best suits your own day plans and decide on the length of your stay according to whether you want to combine history, golf or both themes.

Further Places to Include in Your Travel Plans

If you would like to compare more destinations after Dunning, you can also include Bridge Of Cally, Morenish, Aberargie, Ochtertyre, Crieff, Comrie, Blairgowrie and Rattray and Glendevon in your wider search.

For the wider travel overview: Perth And Kinross.