Scone Palace
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We were on the way back south and had some extra time. This place looked interesting, has an important place in history and some grounds for some small walks. There was a bit of a line to get in, but was moving fast. Carpark is close to the palace and included in your entrance fee (for the grounds only or the combo with the palace). At the time we visited there was a happening going on. Some fitness celebrity meeting kids and parents. Along with a "Mini" promotion. A long line for both of that...but no bother for us. No line for the palace, which we were interested in. It is worth going inside. The history of the Scone Palace is long and colourful. As the centre of the Scottish realm, Scone became the focus of struggles for power. Macbeth and his mortal enemy, Malcolm, whose father had been killed by MacBeth’s forces, both ruled here in the 11th century. I'm very much hooked on the history of Scotland, especially the history of Robert The Bruce. In 1306, Robert the Bruce was dramatically crowned here with the blood of his rival, Red Comyn, whom he had killed in a church, still fresh on his hands. There's too much to tell about Scones history here. Best to read it or come visit. In 1803, the 3rd Earl of Mansfield began rebuilding the medieval house as a gothic palace. The Mansfield family continue to live here today, preserving the Palace of Scone and its surrounding estate as a unique living testament to Scotland’s heritage. It has very interesting rooms and exhibits and helpful staff with more information. Really worth a visit. The grounds are wonderful. There are busier areas like the Stone of Scone and the chapel. And then the small but tricky Murray Star Maze (big fun). If you head south from the maze, you will find a nice little trail that makes a circle (across the street) back to the palace. Pretty, easy and very empty and quiet. We - and our Bulldog - loved it. Souvenir shops, restaurant, toilets. All on the grounds as well. All in all a very nice visit. Perfect to learn more about Scotlands history and to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet on the grounds.
Alex HaasAlex Haas
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Grabbed the 7:35 from Edinburgh Waverly and disembarked in Perth at 9:07. Walked into town to the High Street then to Tay Street along the River Tay, where I crossed into Bridgend and followed the signs to Scone Palace. Three miles from Perth station and quite easy and invigorating. The palace was beautiful and interesting. Disappointing that no photos are allowed inside; however, the staff do a tremendous job pouring enthusiasm into both their prepared narratives and answering any and all questions of curious visitors. Food is excellent--had the carrot coriander soup and a dessert. The peacocks that roam the grounds are stunning to see and unnerving to hear. The history of Scottish Royalty simply oozes from the rooms of the palace, and its collections are genuinely jaw-dropping. I left with what seemed to me an appreciation for the Scottish kings and queens that previously I'd only had for the English kings and queens. Highly recommended for all visitors to Scotland.
Donald GibsonDonald Gibson
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We visited on the last day of our trip to Scotland. Aside from Edinburgh Castle, this was the most impressive human creation we visited. . We started in the Palace itself. It is stunning, not only in architecture but also in artifacts. I believe the biggest impression was in the Library. The display was so very enormous it was overwhelming. . We sadly hadn't enough time to visit the grounds, but we did have lunch in the basement cafe. The burger was as overwhelming as the Library. Excellent! . The docents throughout had great breadth of knowledge and were universally happy to help. They are a wonderful asset to the experience. . One suggestion my wife had was a drop box for the excellent laminated descriptions of each area. If you want to carry through the area to read the description of an artifact while you are in front of it, you have to circle back, sometimes quite a ways. A drop box at the downstream end would be more user friendly. . This was a great place to visit!
David HathawayDavid Hathaway
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Scone Palace is a great place to visit, a great ancient historic Scottish site. We spent the most of the day here, I would suggest that you plan at least a few hours for your visit. The Palace and grounds are immaculate, Moot Hill and the Abbey just ooze historic significance, The staff though are the most important assets, right from the excellent ticket office staff, to the fantastic tour guides who are full of interesting knowledge, and share their wealth of knowledge with vigour, answering questions about every aspect of the Palace and it wealth of history. The rest of the staff are equally enthusiastic, and friendly. The Palace and grounds are very disabled friendly, with discounts for carers and disabled parking further up the hill, next to the Palace. The walkways around the grounds are wheelchair friendly, with colour coded routes used to easily identify levels of difficulty, Absolutely fantastic day out. 5/5 Peace 🖖
M HIBSCLASSM HIBSCLASS
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Beautiful castle and grounds. The peacocks were roaming around freely which was quite fantastic. We decided to visit this castle because the description on their website says the castle was used for Scotland’s kings and queens’ coronations. We are from the States and very interested in learning about Scotland history. We had expected that the castle would have some artifacts, antiquities or information regarding the history of those royals who were coronated. Vast majority of the showrooms were about the history and photos of the family who owns the castle. There are lots and lots of furnishings collected by the numerous generations of the family. How many china sets and vases can you possibly look at. We expected something different.
Sylvia DiamantSylvia Diamant
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With a couple of hours to spare we found ourselves making an impromptu visit to this beautiful palace. A step through the impressive main entrance door to be greeted by a staff member who will welcome you and explain the rules. Whereupon you are free to tour round the public rooms . There are many knowledgeable staff around who are more than willing to answer your questions and relate stories about everything you can see. The palace has so much history to reveal about the Kings and Queens of Scotland and England it really is a must see place of interest. A spot of tea and bite to eat will set you up for a walk around the Palace gardens and grounds which are all well kept and a credit to the groundskeepers.
Andrew TyrrellAndrew Tyrrell
10
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Perth PH2 6BD, United Kingdom
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Scone Palace is a Category A-listed historic house near the village of Scone and the city of Perth, Scotland. Built in red sandstone with a castellated roof, it is an example of the Gothic Revival style in Scotland. Scone was originally the site of an early Christian church, and later an Augustinian priory.
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