February 2019
Scone Palace going to the dogs for a day as it launches exclusive four-legged event
Scone Palace, one of Scotland's favourite visitor attractions, has invited dogs and their owners to an exclusive summer event where four-legged friends will get the royal treatment.
January 2019
Scone Palace celebrates first signs of spring with Scottish Snowdrop Festival
Scone Palace, one of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions, is showcasing its spectacular display of snowdrops as part of the annual Scottish Snowdrop Festival.
December 2018
Scone Palace shares festive splendour with visitors for first time this Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Scone Palace as the five-star visitor attraction prepares to give the public a rare opportunity to see its stunning state rooms in all their festive splendour.
Scone Palace a paw-some option for four-legged friends this Winter
Scone Palace, one of Scotland's favourite visitor attractions, has invited itspaw-some four-legged visitors - and their owners - to come indoors to warm up after a walk in the grounds during the cold winter months.
November 2018
Scone Palace joins social media challenge to celebrate release of NETFLIX's Outlaw King
Scone Palace, has been recruited by VisitScotland to participate in a social media challenge to celebrate the release of Outlaw King, a brand-new movie from NETFLIX about the life of Robert the Bruce after being crowned King of Scotland
Temporary Closure of A93 Isla Road
Due to resurfacing works, the A93 Isla Road will be closed from Sunday 11th November until Friday 16th November between the hours of 9.15am and 3.30pm.
October 2018
Scone Palace's famous Dido Belle painting provides inspiration for Gucci beauty campaign
A long-time favourite location of photographers, Scone Palace has a rich history and stunning aesthetic which makes it in high demand for fashion shoots and fashion shows.
It therefore is no surprise that one of the Palace’s most iconic and celebrated works of art has been selected to appear on world-famous Italian fashion house Gucci’s newly unveiled beauty Instagram account @guccibeauty.
Spirits of Scone returns to Scone Palace with bigger frights than ever
Scone Palace kicked off seven nights of terrifying frights combined with some of Perthshire’s scariest folk tales as it launched its Spirits of Scone event on Thursday night.
The five-star visitor attraction has transformed its historic grounds into a Halloween Fright Fest which has more scares than ever before, and runs from now to October 31.
September 2018
Scone Palace ‘frightfest' is only for the brave as it extends to seven nights
Spirits of Scone, the annual Halloween event held at Scone Palace, will be scarier than ever this year as it extends to seven nights.
Scone Palace's medieval grounds are being transformed into a terrifying playground of menacing ghouls and horror film freaks, beginning on October 25 and ending on Halloween, October 31.
Scone Palace painting mystery resolved as Dido portrait attributed to Scots artist David Martin
The long-running mystery surrounding the famous portrait of Dido Belle has been resolved after a BBC investigation attributed the Scone Palace painting to Scots artist David Martin.
August 2018
Scone Palace and the famous portrait of Lady Elizabeth Murray and Dido Elizabeth Belle featured on Fake or Fortune
Scone Palace will appear on the popular TV series Fake or Fortune? this Sunday when journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould investigate the famous portrait of Lady Elizabeth Murray and Dido Belle.
The series, which looks at mysteries behind paintings, will ask whether the portrait was painted by artist Johann Zoffany.
Scone Palace in Top 20 most pet-friendly places in the world
Scone Palace, one of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions, has been named one of the most pet-friendly places to visit in the world, and voted animal lovers’ favourite in Scotland.
The historic Perthshire attraction, ancient crowning place of the Kings of Scotland and a popular events venue, came in the Top 20 favourite places for pets ina poll of more than 10,000 people in 130 countries.
Scone Palace appoints Xenoph Larg as new Head of Catering
Scone Palace has appointed Xenoph Larg as its new Head of Catering.
Xenoph, known as Xen, joins the award-winning historic Perthshire attraction from the prestigious Strathallan School in Perth, where he was Head Chef and Production Manager.
July 2018
Scone Palace uncovers photographs of Perth Racecourse from 1908
As Perth racecourse prepares for its next day of top-class racing, jumps and Pimm's this week, Scone Palace has uncovered some photographs of a race meeting on the same track dating back to nearly 110 years ago.
May 2018
Songs of Praise drops in on Scone Palace during visit to City of Perth
Scone Palace is to feature in the next episode of BBC Songs of Praise as the popular TV programme visits Perthshire this Sunday, May 27 at 16.25 on BBC One.
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Scone Palace plays host to a number of exciting events throughout the year. From The GWCT Scottish Game Fair to The 80's Rewind Scotland Festival in the Parklands to our Antiques Fairs and Chilli Festival at the Palace, there is a great range of events happening at Scone Palace.