Scone Palace, historic coronation site of Scotland's monarchs.
Main Enrance, Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland This evening, I am posting information on Scone Palace, a 19th century mansion built on a site indelibly linked with concept of a Scottish state since the 9th century. Scone Palace is currently the home of the 8th Earl of Mansfield, William David Murray. It dates from 1803 and is built in the Gothic style. Summary facts and information concerning Scone Palace- Scone is pronunced ‘Skoon’. The name may be derived from the Gaelic word sgonn which means lump of wood. Located near Perth, about 45 miles north of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. A major visitor attraction set in 200 acres of grounds. In front of the Palace is Moot Hill, the crowning place of Scottish kings from 9th century through to Charles II in 1651. Historically, coronations were performed with the person to be crowned sitting on a sandstone block known as the ‘Stone of Scone’. What is believed to be the original Stone ...