Scone Palace
Original Palace to Scottish kings and now a baronial mansion with excellent gardens. Just north of Perth.
Situated a few miles outside Perth on the A93 Braemar Road, is the unmissable Scone Palace, one of the most historically important places in the country.
The home of the Earls of Mansfield, Scone has a long and fascinating history. It was the capital of the Pictish Kingdom in the sixth century and home of the Celtic church. Here, Kenneth MacAlpin united Scotland, and in 838 AD, placed the stone of Scone (or 'Stone of Destiny') on Moot Hill, opposite the palace entrance. This became the ancient crowning place of Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. The Royal City of Scone became the seat of government, and the kings of Scotland resided at the Palace of Scone before their coronations. The coronation stone was removed to Westminster by that most hated foe, Edward I, in 1296, and only recently returned to Scotland in a desperate, but failed, Conservative attempt to win back support north of the border. The famed stone currently resides in Edinburgh Castle. In 1651, the last coronation in Scotland took place when King Charles II was crowned by the Scots on the Moot Hill. The ceremony was attended by Lord Stormont, forefather of the present occupier, Lord Mansfield. Part of the church where this took place still remains. Today, Scone Palace attracts over 100,000 visitors per year.
Aside from its hugely impressive history, the palace also houses beautiful collections of porcelain, needlework, royal furniture, clocks, ivories and many other absorbing artefacts.
Gardens
You could also spend a few hours walking in the magnificent 100-acre gardens, filled with bluebells, rhododendrons, roses and rare trees, with strutting peacocks and Highland cattle roaming around.
There's also a maze, picnic park and children's adventure playground, plus a gift shop and coffee shop with delicious home baking.
Admission rates : Adult £10.00, Child £7.00 , OAP/Student £9.00, Family £30.00
There is a Sunday bus that runs between July August from Perth - Sunday Vintage Bus Tour
Opening Times
Scone Palace will be open daily from 1st April until 31 October 2012. It is open each day from 0930 to 1730.
Contact Phone Number
01738 552300Websites to Visit
Related Clans
Murray-
Tank Driving, Paintball Segway or Archery
An interesting activity day ithat includes Tank Driving and paintball with Segway or Archery to finish off. -
Archery Lessons near Perth
Will you be the one that hits gold!!! A competitive activity for you and your team - who will be boasting the most in the pub later... -
Nightclub Guest Entry In Top Perth Club
No queuing with your own guest list entry into Perth's Number 1 nightclub. Find out about free limo pick-up options, we can also arrange other great activities. -
Perth Swinging 60's Hen Parties
The Swinging 60's party has it all – so get groovy baby and have a blast and celebrate an era of love, rock ‘n roll and beehives! Hour and a half of 60s fun. -
Perth Strictly Peachy Dance Lessons
Dress up in the style of the party and enjoy this jam packed ballroom bonanza which will lead you through a selection of the popular styles! -
Perth School Disco Dance Lessons
Plenty of photo opportunities, girls grab your school tie and re-live the best years of your life with the best of the chart hits from the 90's! -
Perth Salsa Dance Lessons
Learn how to use your hips and shake your stuff and dress up in the style of the party with this sexy Salsa! -
Perth Rock ‘n Roll Dance Lessons
Let your hair down at dances and hops and jive the night away with this awesome package of 1950's inspired rock n' roll party! -
Perth Disco 70’s Dance Lessons
Grab your platforms and flares and release all that pent up energy from your working week and let loose with the big disco anthems of the 70’s! -
Dirty Dance Lessons - Perth Scotland
Grab this deal if you know the film and know the songs! Easy to master the moves with our experts providing you lessons.
Visitor Attractions
-
Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park
Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park is a beautiful wooded area on the outskirts of the city. The trip to the top of Kinnoull Hill (783 ft) itself affords an astounding view across Perth, down to the Tay estuary and through Fife to the Lomond hills. To the north, the views stretch from Ben More in the west to Lochnagar in the northeast. -
Stewart Tower Farm (ice creams!)
Enjoy a day at the farm and delicious local ice creams from dairy farm turned gelato maker. If you are travelling north on the A9 from Perth you can temporarily silence the bleat of Are we there yet...
-
Branklyn Garden
Described as the finest two acres of private garden in the country', this oasis of peace and colour is a real urban haven, within walking distance of Perth.
-
Glendoick Gardens
Voted one of the best 50 gardens in Europe and famous for its collection of azaleas and rhododrendons. The nearby
-
Black Watch Museum, Perth
Hilary McNally visits the Black Watch Regimental museum in Perth and finds a permanent tribute to a local regiment with an international reputation.
Scone Palace Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
Featured Advertisers
-
Springbank House sleeps 6
Springbank House - Top Flat, Perth is a 3-bedroomed upper apartment in a classic 3-storey sandstone villa with stunning views over the River Tay, 10 minutes walk to Perth city centre and easy access to the rest of Perthshire, the highlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Sleeps up to 6.
- Sleeps: 6
-
Springbank House Garden Apartment sleeps 6
Springbank House - Garden Apartment, Perth is a 2 bedroom garden flat in a classic 3-storey sandstone villa with stunning views over the River Tay, 10 minutes walk to Perth city centre and easy access to the rest of Perthshire, the Highlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Sleeps up to 6 guests.
- Sleeps: 6
-
Nether Kirkton Farm Cottages sleeps 6
Nether Kirkton Farm is in beautiful countryside, 12 miles north of Perth, ideally situated to enjoy all sorts of sporting, cultural, romantic or adventurous holiday fun
- Sleeps: 6
-
The Towerview Coach Houses, Perthshire - Sleeps 2-6
6 Family Run luxury renovated Coach Houses in a central location offering rural tranquillity amidst the beauty of Perthshire Tay Valley. 2 miles from Perth City Centre. Ideal base for travelling or relaxing and enjoying the scenic surroundings. Properties sleep 2 to 6.
- Sleeps: 2-6
Cottages Nearby
-
Muirward House, Scone - Sleeps 6
Detached country house set in enclosed gardens just to the north of the village of Scone. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.
-
Boatland Cottage, Perth, Sleeps 4
Boatland Lodge is a unique 19th century detached lodge house set in a secluded mature garden on the banks of the River Taym, a great place for relaxing and walking by the river. An ideal holiday base for explori... -
Shielhill Bothy, nr Perth - Sleeps 4
Converted from the old stable buildings, this wonderful holiday cottage is bright, spacious and modern. The open-plan living area is set on the first floor taking full advantage of the seasonal views over ... -
Glebe Cottage, Scone - Sleeps 4-5
Only 3 miles from Perth’s excellent amenities and with access by footpath to historic Old Scone, this delightful holiday cottage has been superbly refurbished. Shown right in the photograph (with low... -
North Inch Apartment, Perth - Sleeps 2
A stunning apartment situated in the centre of the elegant and historic city of Perth and within easy walking distance of superb shopping and restaurants, quaint pubs, beautiful parks with landscaped .. -
Fiscals Apartment, Perth - Sleeps 2
A stunning apartment situated in the elegant and historic country town of Perth, within easy walking distance of superb shopping and restaurants, quaint pubs, beautiful parks with landscaped walks, .... -
The Broch Abode Apartment, Perth - Sleeps 2
A stunning apartment in the elegant and historic country town of Perth, within easy walking distance of superb shopping and restaurants, quaint pubs, beautiful parks with landscaped walks, theatre, .... -
Clock Tower, nr Perth, sleeps 4
Set amidst one of the most breathtaking and scenic views within Perthshire’s Tay Valley, these beautiful secluded properties nestle in the hillside above the historic 19th-century Kinfauns Castle, id... -
Tulchan Holiday Lodge, Glenalmond/Perth - Sleeps 16
With fantastic views toward the Sma’Glen, guests can enjoy gracious living in this traditionally designed, 8 bedroom detached sporting lodge. Super spacious 8 bedroomed sporting lodges in isolated position near Glenalmond. Quiet but easily reached. Ideal
