Scone Palace

Scone Palace has an exciting and colourful history as one of Scotland's most important stately homes. Fifteen hundred years ago it was the capital of the Picts. In the intervening centuries, it has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert The Bruce.

The Palace houses an outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and rare artifacts and the grounds are renowned throughout the world, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in both Perth and Scotland. 

When you visit the Palace you are walking in the footsteps of Scotland’s ancient founding fathers, both pagan and Christian. It was an important religious gathering place of the Picts, it was the site of an early Christian church and it housed the Stone of Destiny. 

Placed in the heart of Scotland

Poised above the River Tay in Perthshire, 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.

Gardens

A visit to Scone Palace would be incomplete without enjoying the wider estate and Palace grounds including the stunning gardens, they are as splendid as the Palace itself and together form a great day out in Perthshire. 

Activities

There are lots of things for kids to see and do at Scone Palace.

Outdoor activities include the adventure playground and the unique ‘tartan’ Murray Star Maze.

Not to mention the 100 acres of grounds and green space where children can play and burn off excess energy in a safe environment. It's why we're one of the most popular places for schols to visit in Perth.