This is the location or near to it is believed to have been where the creation of the oldest flag existing in europe and the commonwealth came into being. Located outside the graveyard of the church is located a sign where you can read about the creation of the flag. Inside the graveyard is a monument to the flag. Around the other side of the church lies a little building, which tells yu the story of the flag and the battle. This is offered in a variety of languages. Outside of the building is another sign that will show graphically vistas to understand the surrounding battle. This is a small but amazing stop! There are bathrooms on sight, as long as they are open on the side of the church.

There's not much here really. There's the supposed story of how the Scottish saltire flag came into being. A sign in the sky of a white cross in the blue sky for an army of Picts led by King Angus mac Fergus. There's absolutely no evidence of any truth in the tale. Ironically it was the Scots who eventually destroyed the Picts but of course that isn't mentioned. It's also claimed that the Scottish flag is the oldest in Europe which everyone knows isn't true. Just ask the Danes. There's a nicely restored dovecote which shows an odd video of the story. I'm quite sure nobody actually believes the myth but it sounds good. The church is quite attractive. The village is actually named after the English King of the Anglo-Saxons, Athelstan.

Lovely visit. Enjoyed listening to the history of the flag. The doocot has been restored and used for visitors to hear about it from a recording. Mind your head on the way in and out. The area has recently been renovated.

Was a nice wee stop off to visit, would have been nice to have seen in the heritage centre but it was close, worth a look for just what it stands for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This was a hidden gem. I loved it! Wasn't very keen to walk through a grave yard/church to find this but I'm glad i did. As you find the peach building at the bottom left of the churchyard there is a small door which you have bend down to walk in. The room it pitch black but an the sensors catch your movement the lights come on. You can listen to an audio which is accompanied with a light show. Very impressive. Loved it.