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Scone Palace was the crowning place of the Scottish Kings - Macbeth and Robert The Bruce were crowned here. < >

Scone Palace was the crowning place of the Scottish Kings - Macbeth and Robert The Bruce were crowned here.

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There are a wide variety of trees within the grounds. Even one with soft bark that you can hit with your fist and it won't hurt at all!

There are a wide variety of trees within the grounds. Even one with soft bark that you can hit with your fist and it won't hurt at all!

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You will be in awe at the amount of interesting historical treasures, furniture, paintings and ornaments that are on display within Scone Palace.

You will be in awe at the amount of interesting historical treasures, furniture, paintings and ornaments that are on display within Scone Palace.

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Scone palace is a great day out for all the family and they have a packed events calendar over the summer months.

Scone palace is a great day out for all the family and they have a packed events calendar over the summer months.

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The cafe at Scone Place serves up a range of cakes, bakes and sandwiches. We particularly love the home baked scones with cream and jam! Delicious!

The cafe at Scone Place serves up a range of cakes, bakes and sandwiches. We particularly love the home baked scones with cream and jam! Delicious!

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They host large events within the grounds. Most notably the Rewind 80's Festival has it's only Scottish Date within the grounds at Scone Palace.

They host large events within the grounds. Most notably the Rewind 80's Festival has it's only Scottish Date within the grounds at Scone Palace.

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The beautiful Peacocks gracefully roam the gardens at Scone Palace. You can buy feed from the castle shop and feed them!

The beautiful Peacocks gracefully roam the gardens at Scone Palace. You can buy feed from the castle shop and feed them!

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Scone Estate grows a lot of it's own fruit and vegetables. You can buy their produce within the castle shop.

Scone Estate grows a lot of it's own fruit and vegetables. You can buy their produce within the castle shop.

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The Presbyterian Chapel sits in the grouns upon Moot Hill. A replica of the famous Stone of Scone sits in front of the Chapel.

The Presbyterian Chapel sits in the grouns upon Moot Hill. A replica of the famous Stone of Scone sits in front of the Chapel.

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There are so many great treasures and artifacts that can be viewed within Scone Palace.

There are so many great treasures and artifacts that can be viewed within Scone Palace.

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If you are a keen gardener or just love the great outdoors then you have to visit the Scone Palace Gardens in Perthshire.

If you are a keen gardener or just love the great outdoors then you have to visit the Scone Palace Gardens in Perthshire.

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The Murray Star Maze designed by international maze designer Adrian Fisher. At the centre of the maze is a bronze statue in a fountain, designed by David William-Ellis. The Statue represents the water nymph, Arethusa.

The Murray Star Maze designed by international maze designer Adrian Fisher. At the centre of the maze is a bronze statue in a fountain, designed by David William-Ellis. The Statue represents the water nymph, Arethusa.

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The Scone Palace grounds are vast and spectacular.

The Scone Palace grounds are vast and spectacular.

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The gardens at Scone Palace are bursting with colour.

The gardens at Scone Palace are bursting with colour.

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The Bluebells look spectacular in the gardens at this time of year.

The Bluebells look spectacular in the gardens at this time of year.

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There are lots of lovely ornamental designs and statues within the Scone Palace Grounds.

There are lots of lovely ornamental designs and statues within the Scone Palace Grounds.

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There are many places to sit and enjoy the gardens within the grounds of Scone Palace.

There are many places to sit and enjoy the gardens within the grounds of Scone Palace.

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Scone Palace looks even more magnificent underneath a wonderful blue sky!

Scone Palace looks even more magnificent underneath a wonderful blue sky!

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The Scone Palace Estate offers over six miles of the lower River Tay fishings between Luncarty and Perthshire, with some forty named pools and is famous for Atlantic Salmon Fishing. Fly Fishing and Spinning is available to book.

The Scone Palace Estate offers over six miles of the lower River Tay fishings between Luncarty and Perthshire, with some forty named pools and is famous for Atlantic Salmon Fishing. Fly Fishing and Spinning is available to book.

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With lots to discover within the grounds of Scone Palace it is not only a fun day out for all the family, but also educational!

With lots to discover within the grounds of Scone Palace it is not only a fun day out for all the family, but also educational!

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David Douglas was born in the village of Scone in 1799 and worked as a gardener at Scone Palace for seven years. Douglas went on to become an explorer and a great plant hunter and the Douglas Fir is named after him.

David Douglas was born in the village of Scone in 1799 and worked as a gardener at Scone Palace for seven years. Douglas went on to become an explorer and a great plant hunter and the Douglas Fir is named after him.

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Lots of beautiful species of plants and flowers bloom in the fertile grounds of Scone Palace.

Lots of beautiful species of plants and flowers bloom in the fertile grounds of Scone Palace.

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A piper plays underneath the beautiful archway to the drive of Scone Palace.

A piper plays underneath the beautiful archway to the drive of Scone Palace.

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Scone Palace is a sprawling estate and is steeped in history - It was the crowning place of the Kings of Scotland!

Scone Palace is a sprawling estate and is steeped in history - It was the crowning place of the Kings of Scotland!

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You can book to stay in the luxurious 5 Star Balvaird Apartment within the Scone Palace Grounds. With 3 Double Rooms it can sleep up to 6 people.

You can book to stay in the luxurious 5 Star Balvaird Apartment within the Scone Palace Grounds. With 3 Double Rooms it can sleep up to 6 people.

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Scone Palace is set within gorgeous grounds and landscapes.

Scone Palace is set within gorgeous grounds and landscapes.

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The gardens at Scone palace are beautiful with a wide range of plants and trees.

The gardens at Scone palace are beautiful with a wide range of plants and trees.

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Scone Palace Celebrates it's 50th Anniversary!

Scone Palace celebrates 50 years welcoming visitors through its doors. 

Nestled in the outskirts of Perth and on the banks of the silvery Tay, sits the spectacular Scone Palace. Famous for being the crowning place of Scottish Kings, this iconic landmark is also one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions offering a rich combination of unique, historic and cultural experiences.

This year, Scone Palace is marking a very special milestone, celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions. Opening its doors for the very first time in spring 1966, Scone Palace has welcomed millions of visitors from all over the world over the last five decades.

To celebrate, Scone Palace is offering all visitors throughout 2016 the opportunity to upgrade their Palace and Grounds Entrance Ticket to a Palace and Grounds Season Ticket at no extra charge, meaning visitors can enjoy unlimited entry throughout the season, from March 25th to October 31st, 2016. All visitors have to do is fill out a short Season Ticket application form.

Steeped in history, visitors can explore over a thousand years of Scottish heritage inside the Scone Palace’s ancient walls where King Robert the Bruce and Macbeth where once crowned Kings of Scotland. Visit the Old Kitchen Coffee Shop where delicious home grown produce from the Palace’s Kitchen Garden is available for visitors to enjoy, as well as traditional freshly baked scones from Scone. Then, pick up memento, including a range of culinary produce and over 40 single malt whiskies, in the Scone Palace Gift Shop.

Outside, there are over 100 acres of spectacular grounds and world-class gardens to enjoy in the land of David Douglas, one of Scotland’s most famous plant hunters who once worked as a gardener at Scone Palace. There’s also an adventure playground for younger visitors and a star shaped maze which can be ventured into and create a challenge for all ages.

Scone Palace opens daily at 9.30am with the last admissions at 5.00pm.

Other Season Ticket benefits include a 10% discount in Scone Palace’s Gift & Food shop when you spend over £10.00 and 10% off when you spend over £5.00 in the Coffee Shop. Also, early bird offers, regular e-newsletters, event previews and exclusive shopping offers.

For more Information on Scone Palace Click Here >>>