What runes were used in Scotland?
The three best-known runic alphabets are: Older Futhark (150–800 AD), used across the Germanic world; Anglo-Saxon Futhorc (400–1100 AD) used in Britain; and Younger Futhark (800–1100 AD) used in Viking Age Scandinavia. Are there runes in Scotland? The Eigg Runestone. Photo: Camille Dressler. Late last year, a runic boulder was found by a resident on…