Portormin, Dunbeath

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Portormin, Dunbeath as Rune Inscribed Stone (norse). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Dated to the Viking Age (c. 9th–11th century), the rune-inscribed stone at Portormin, Dunbeath likely served a commemorative or territorial function, reflecting Norse influence in the area. Runes on such stones were often used to mark land boundaries, record events, or honor the dead.