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Scone Palace

Perth, Scotland
Ranked #4 of 20 attractions in Perth
4.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Scone Palace is a 5 star [ Visit Scotland Grading ] Historic House. It was the Crowning Site of 42 Kings of Scots and Scotland, including Macbeth and...... more » Owner description: Scone Palace is a 5 star [ Visit Scotland Grading ] Historic House. It was the Crowning Site of 42 Kings of Scots and Scotland, including Macbeth and Robert The Bruce, who were crowned or enthroned on the Stone of Scone. Today, it is the family home of the Earls of Mansfield, and offers the visitor the opportunity to share in its unique and important history. « less
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Carrickfergus
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Palace and grounds were beautiful and well worth a visit. We got a bus there but walked back - took us about 45 mins but a nice walk on a lovely day. More

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Livingston, United Kingdom
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is a VERY good and worthwhile venue. You can easily spend a whole day & want to return. There is good wildlife - Hawfinches & RED Squirrels. Good Food - we had a cheese plate, Panini & cheesecake. All rather scrummy! Clean Toilets. Good Shop. Good Value - £5.80 for grounds only - £10 includes house which is worth... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The medieval kings may have been crowned here, as the advert says, but there is no trace of those events. You will find a beautiful early 19th century fantasy of the gothic era, with some outstanding furnishings. The porcelain collection is good, although it cannot begin to compare to the Wallace Collection in London. If you come by bus,be sure... More

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Port Coquitlam, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Seemed to me to be expensive, could benefit from more interaction More

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Calgary
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Lots of things to see and do on site. Great historical value, but the building is not as old as I thought it was. Cab fare from train station in about 7.00 GBP to main gate. Bus service is available but doesn't run very frequently so I walked back to town. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Thoroughly enjoyed visiting Scone Palace. Beautiful grounds and the rooms are magnificent. More

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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We visited Scone Palace as part of a two week touring holiday of Scotland. It was a lovely sunny day. Compared to other historic houses, our visit to Scone was somewhat disappointing. There are no formal tours and the contents of the house were not as impressive as, say, Brodie Castle or Glamis. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The... More

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dutrh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

If you need to learn anything aout Scottish History this place is the first place to go. The grounds are brilliant with some of the biggest and spectacular trees i have seen, around every corner there was a "good god!!" moment. The House is wonderful and the staff are so helpful and a joy to talk too. A great shop... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Greeted by friendly staff at gate plus white peacock (amazing) ample parking. Scone Palace has amazing history advise you to watch video in the small room as you go towards the ballroom well worth watching. grounds and the maze where great. Cafe clean with plenty of local cakes staff very friendly and helpful Had a great day More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Enjoyed a relaxing afternoon during our trip. Stunning setting and good facilities. More

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