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Scone Palace

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Since the 9th century a crowning place of the kings of Scotland (tiny chapel on the grounds) and home of the Stone of Destiny. The first recorded Scottish Parliaments took place at Scone. 1580 palace remodelled in early 1800's, of red sandstone in Gothic style. Home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield. State rooms contain ivories, Chinese vases, paintings, clocks, furniture (including a set of Louis XV armchairs and a table made for Marie-Antoinette), porcelain. Embroideries by Mary, Queen of Scots. The Long Gallery is 142 ft. long with Scottish oak floor inset with bog oak. The grounds have a collection of shrubs. Woodland walks.
Perth, Tayside, Central Scotland, Scotland, PH2 6BD

About Scone Palace
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: on east bank of river Tay, 2 m (3 km) N Perth, on A93
Website: Scone Palace
Email: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
Phone: 01738 552 300
Fax: 01738 552 588
Historic Houses Association
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Nearest Towns and Villages Norham - 69.6 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 70.8 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 70.8 miles away Tweedmouth - 72.3 miles away Spittal - 72.8 miles away Etal - 74.3 miles away Ford - 75.6 miles away Holy Island - 81.5 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

7a St Johns Place - 1.9 miles from Scone Palace Perth, Central Scotland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £395

Beaumont House Apartment 9 - 1.9 miles from Scone Palace Perth, Central Scotland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £225

Beaumont House Apartment 13 - 1.9 miles from Scone Palace Perth, Central Scotland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £225

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Express By Holiday Inn Perth - 1.1 miles from Scone Palace Perth, Central Scotland Stay from: £65.00

Clunie Guest House - 1.3 miles from Scone Palace Perth, Central Scotland Stay from: £40.00

Beeches - 1.4 miles from Scone Palace Perth, Central Scotland Stay from: £30.00

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Altamount Country House Hotel - 12 miles from Scone Palace Blairgowrie, Tayside From: £100.00

The Muirs Inn - 14.7 miles from Scone Palace Milnathort, Tayside From: £65.00

Alyth Hotel - 15.8 miles from Scone Palace Alyth, Tayside From: £65.00

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Perth
Tourist Information Centre
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Perth
Perth & Kinross
Central Scotland
Scotland
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