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Scone Palace, Perth

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Must see · Castle · Historic Site
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Located on top of an ancient gathering place for the Pict people, Scone Palace still attracts visitors to its Georgian Gothic facade. Every king of Scotland up to Alexander III was crowned on this site, but the palace you'll see was rebuilt much later, in the 19th century. Wander the gardens surrounding the palace, where you'll find peacocks roaming, including a handful of albino males. These magnificent birds strut among the woodlands' 250-year-old fir trees, where the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust's Scottish Game Fair is held every year. Make Scone Palace a centerpiece of your Perth vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Perth trip builder tool.
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Scone Palace reviews

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  • A really interesting place. The staff inside are extremely eager to help with questions about the house and the family that lives there. I spent too long working out all the titles of the Earls of... 
    A really interesting place. The staff inside are extremely eager to help with questions about the house and the family that lives there. I spent too long working out all the titles of the Earls of...  more »
  • Scone palace was gorgeous. From the garden to the rooms. I liked the QR codes throughout the hose that explain most of the decorations by room. Very well organized and put together. The people in... 
    Scone palace was gorgeous. From the garden to the rooms. I liked the QR codes throughout the hose that explain most of the decorations by room. Very well organized and put together. The people in...  more »
  • We (3 of us) had a marvelous time touring here. The staff were so very friendly and knowledgeable! The grounds were stunning and we truly enjoyed the gardens and we took many photos there. Photos are....  more
    We (3 of us) had a marvelous time touring here. The staff were so very friendly and knowledgeable! The grounds were stunning and we truly enjoyed the gardens and we took many photos there. Photos are....  more »
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  • What an absolutely amazing Gem this is, steeped in so much history and this castle absolutely brings it to life. We bought our tickets online (recommended). The tour through the castle and all the decor, furniture and history we where exposed to was quite illuminating. The shop and tea room are interesting and highly recommended you visit during your visit. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and amazing. If you are in the area, it is highly recommended that you visit!
  • Interesting tour of the house, and enjoyed a walk around the lovely grounds. The maze is fun to try, worth looking at the map outside before going in. We had lunch in the cafe, very nice, also two gift shops. Loved all the peacocks outside the cafe area. Fab day
  • This is a sacred place where men became Kings. The Stone of Destiny is here as well as Robert the Bruce's sword. The Palace is actually currently someone's home... and it's unbelievable how many stunning antiques are on display. My favorite was the letter writing table of Marie Antoinette. Perfectly preserved. The paintings on the walls are stunning... giving us a glimpse into the lives of the nobility that lived there for many centuries. There's so much history to read about and a short film, gift shop and cafe. We spent a whole morning soaking it all in. Well worth the price of admission!
  • The scenery is breathtaking as you approach the Palace. The Palace is lived in by the current Earl and his family so you are limited to the ground floor, although there is a great sense of history and oppulance. The grounds are equally pleasing and generally accessible with a play area for children. The tea rooms have fresh made food at reasonable prices with friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyable day.
  • A gorgeous palace,more carpets than a castle due to Queen Victoria's visits. Gardens are lovely to walk around and the maze is worth a go. Recommended.

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