Scone Palace: The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings
Follow in the footsteps of 42 Kings, explore stunning state rooms and see where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert dined during their visit in 1842. Find your way through the maze, wander in the Victorian Pinetum, visit our Walled and Kitchen Garden or simply lose yourself in over 100 acres of woodland gardens that are perfect for relaxing walks.
Scone Palace is a place that breathes history like nowhere else in Scotland. Today, in the 21st century, it is the home of the Earls of Mansfield, most famous as The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings and a major attraction to visitors from all over the world. Over the centuries, people have come here to attend parliaments and coronations, marriages and funerals, banquets and grand balls, parties and race meetings.
The Palace offers both self-guided or pre booked private tours, and for those wishing to enjoy refreshments, the Old Servants Hall Coffee Shop and Old Kitchen have a large variety of tasty treats available. Whether you would like a warm scone, savoury snack or booking a group for deluxe high tea, there is something for everyone. Those who enjoy retail therapy during their travels can experience the Food Shop and palace Gift Shop. Guests will find an abundance of locally sourced and hand-crafted items, creating the perfect opportunity to find those ideal gifts or mementos. Poised above the River Tay, Scone Palace overlooks the routes north to the Highlands and east through Strathmore to the coast. The Grampian mountains form a distant backdrop, and across the river stands the city of Perth. Within an hour of major Scottish cities and transport hubs, Scone Palace offers a fantastic day out for those wishing to immerse themselves in Scottish history, explore the stunning Palace and grounds while enjoying both food and retail offerings in one attraction.
