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.
IMCF World Championships draw to a close at Scone Palace
The International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championships have drawn to a close at Scone Palace after four days of fierce competition.
April 2018
Scone Palace opens its doors to the public for 2018 summer season
Scone Palace marked opening its doors to the public on Friday, March 30, 2018 by gifting the first visitors arriving at the Palace with a Palace and Grounds Season Ticket and a large chocolate Easter bunny.
Teams drawn for IMCF World Championships at Scone Palace
The teams have been drawn for this year’s International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championships, which will take place at Scone Palace from May 10 to May 13, 2018.
February 2018
WW1 memorial walk in honour of Scone’s fallen to be unveiled next month
A memorial walk which has been developed to honour those Scone men who lost their lives during World War 1 is to be unveiled next month.
The walk, which runs around Scone and its outskirts, including Scone Palace, will be accompanied by audio stories which tell the tales of the 71 Scone men who served in the Great War. The walk will be unveiled at a launch event at Scone Palace on Wednesday 7th March 2018.
January 2018
Scone Palace to host BBC Biggest Weekend
Scone Palace is "thrilled" to be the only venue in Scotland for BBC Music's The Biggest Weekend, to take place this May bank holiday.
On Friday 26th May and Saturday 27th May, Scone Palace will be host to artists including Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Nigel Kennedy and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available here: www.bbc.co.uk/biggestweekend
Thousands to descend on Scone Palace as it hosts world championship in medieval combat in a first for U.K.
Scone Palace is getting back to its medieval roots this May when it plays host to the world championships for full- contact medieval combat, a sport rising in popularity around the globe.
Thousands will descend on the historic visitor attraction, known for being the crowning place of medieval kings, when it hosts the International Medieval Combat Federation World Championships from May 10th to 13th 2018.
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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.