Thurso, St Peter's Church

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Thurso, St Peter's Church as Rune Inscribed Stone (norse). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. 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 Thurso, St Peter's Church likely marks a burial or memorial site, reflecting Norse settlement and cultural influence in northern Scotland. Runes on such stones often recorded names, status, or Christian symbols, indicating a blend of pagan and Christian traditions.