Camus Stone

The Camus Stone sits on a hillside near Forres, a weathered slab of rock that's been attracting curious visitors for centuries. It's a Pictish symbol stone, carved with those enigmatic designs that still puzzle historians - geometric patterns and animal figures that speak to something ancient and deliberately obscured from modern understanding.

You'll find it's a fairly undemanding walk to reach, though the approach depends on which route you take. The stone itself isn't enormous, which some might find underwhelming after making the journey. That said, there's something genuinely moving about standing in front of something so old, so deliberately placed, yet so mysterious. It forces you to slow down and think about what matters enough to carve into stone.

This works well if you're combining walks around Forres, though it's not a destination that'll hold your attention for more than thirty minutes or so. History enthusiasts will get more from it than casual visitors. Families with younger kids might find it a bit underwhelming unless you're genuinely interested in Pictish culture - there's no visitor centre, no interpretation, just the stone and the views.

Perfectly placed if you're staying at The Loft Glamping & Camping nearby. Use it as part of a wider exploration of the area's prehistoric sites rather than making the trip solely for this. Free to visit, naturally, and accessible year-round.