The National Committee on Carved Stones in Scotland was formed in 1993 to co-ordinate responses to the threats of damage and destruction faced by Scotland's carved stones from the weather and other natural and human causes. It is an independent body composed of Representative Members from Scottish national organisations, plus a Chairperson, and up to three co-opted Individual Members.
The NCCSS aims to raise awareness of the threats to Scottish carved stones
of all periods, to promote their understanding and appreciation, and to encourage a common approach to their recording, publication and preservation.
The website aims to highlight some of these issues and to provide guidance to sources of information and advice on specific topics.
What are 'carved stones'?
Scotland has a great wealth of carved stones dating from prehistory to the present day. Many are of great artistic value and all are of historical and social importance.
NCCSS promotes the protection of all carved stones, including prehistoric cup-marked rocks, Roman sculptures and inscriptions, Pictish symbol stones, and medieval and later tombstones and architectural decoration.
