Photo: Scone Palace by Peter Hodge, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Scone Palace in Perthshire has been the seat of the Murray family, the Earls of Mansfield, since the early seventeenth century.
The Gothic Revival house was built from around 1802 and was substantially complete by 1812.
It stands on a site of considerable royal significance.
For centuries, the Moot Hill at Scone was where Scottish kings were crowned, among them Macbeth and Robert the Bruce.
The palace remains privately owned and managed by the family today.
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Plan your visit
Nearest station: Perth Rail Station (2.1 miles)
Open April to October; check the official website for current dates and times.
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Within 5 miles of Scone Palace there are 4 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings, across Historic Environment Scotland and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Within 10 miles of Scone Palace there are 10 historic properties, including 3 historic buildings, 2 castles and 2 historic sites, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Within 20 miles of Scone Palace there are 34 historic properties, including 8 historic buildings, 6 churchs and 6 historic sites, across Historic Environment Scotland, National Trust for Scotland and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Perthshire, Scotland
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