March 2020
GWCT Scottish Game Fair announces move from July to October
The GWCT Scottish Game Fair is committed to running in 2020 and has taken the decision to postpone the event which will now run from 2-4 October in the grounds of Scone Palace, Perthshire.
COVID-19 Information for Visitors
Scone Palace Temporary Closure
With the ongoing COVID-19 situation at the forefront of everyone’s mind, we wanted to take the time to assure you that the well-being of our visitors and our staff is our absolute priority. With this in mind, taking account of the latest advice, we have taken the tough decision to close the Palace to visitors until further notice. We will keep the position under review.
Scone Palace & Estates appoints a new Chief Executive
Scone Palace and Estates has recently appointed Brian Stevenson, former deputy director for the Scottish Government’s Rural Payments and Inspection Directorate, as its new Chief Executive.
January 2020
Leading Scottish gardener urges Scots to embrace snowdrops to beat the winter blues
One of Scotland’s leading gardeners has urged Scots to get out and enjoy the first signs of Spring at this year’s Snowdrop Festival, which takes place from this weekend until 11th March.
Scone Palace's secrets to be shared in Secret Scotland programme
Scone Palace, one of Scotland's oldest historical visitor attractions, will reveal some of its best kept secrets this Friday evening when Scots comedienne Susan Calman, presenter of Secret Scotland, pays a visit to the historic attraction.
Scone Palace gets into shape with a January Jog
Scone Palace, one of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions, will welcome back the popular “January Jog” event this month, giving people a chance to brush off those January blues with a gentle 5k jog around the grounds of the estate.
September 2019
Palace Young Apprentice following in the steps of Scone's famous plant hunter
Kieran Bruce, a budding young apprentice gardener from Craigie in Perth, has been awarded an exclusive gardening apprenticeship place through Rural Skills Scotland Modern Apprenticeship scheme at Scone Palace Estate. The prestigious apprenticeship sets young Kieran on a career path that was also the starting point for one of Scotland's most famous plant hunters, David Douglas, best known for his namesake the Douglas Fir, who also started work as an apprentice to the head gardener at Scone Palace in the early 1800s.
Schöffel Country awards Scone Game Fair Challenge Winners new season coats
Defending Champions Mansfield Estate Retains title at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair, in the Algo Estates Challenge, sponsored by Schöffel Country.
July 2019
Specialist work inside Scone Palace chapel restores historic alabaster monument
Specialist work to restore the intricate alabaster monument in Scone Palace’s gothic chapel has been completed. A four week project, this is the first time the monument has undergone restoration work since 1921.
Mansfield Estate retains title at Scottish Game Fair's Algo Estates Challenge
Defending champions Mansfield Estate have retained their title at the Algo Estates Challenge at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair.
June 2019
Lord and Lady Mansfield join John Swinney for fast broadband switch on at Stormontfield
Lord and Lady Mansfield were joined by Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP and members of Stormontfield Community Association for the official switch on of the Stormontfield Community Broadband Service.
Scone Palace's warm welcome a hit with VisitScotland
Scone Palace, the crowning place of Scottish Kings, has retained its five-star status as one of Scotland's top visitor attractions following an audit by VisitScotland.
May 2019
Scone Palace goes purple to support national Fibromyalgia campaign
Scone Palace illuminated itself in purple light this weekend to raise awareness of the condition fibromyalgia.
Cruft's Kratu Crowned Top Dog for Paws in Palace Party
Scone Palace has announced a very special guest for their Paws at the Palace event this summer - viral Cruft's sensation, Kratu, the Romanian rescue dog.
Scone Palace hosts Scottish Axe Throwing Open for first time
Hot on the iron-clad heels of the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championships, battle has commenced again at Scone Palace as the award-winning visitor attraction hosted the Braveheart Scottish Axe Throwing Open.
April 2019
Scone Palace opens its doors for an exciting 2019 tourist season
Scone Palace opened its doors today for another season of historic tours, award-winning events and family-friendly fun.
March 2019
Scone Palace goes smoke-free as it reopens for tourist season
Scone Palace reopens next week (April 1st) for its 2019 tourist season with ground-breaking new rules on smoking and vaping. The award-winning visitor attraction is becoming a smoke and vape free environment within the Palace grounds as it endeavours to create the healthiest environment possible for visitors.
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.
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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.