Winter 2024 Opening Times
Gardens
November
Thursday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm, last entry 3pm
Coffee Shop and Food Shop close at 3pm
December
Thursday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm, last entry 3pm
Coffee Shop and Food Shop close at 3pm
January
CLOSED
During November and December we do not charge an admission fee for the Gardens, but we do ask for a suggested payment of £5 which goes towards the maintenance of the gardens over the winter months. Donation boxes are located at the Ticket Hut and outside the Food Shop, or you may scan the QR code at each location for online payment.
Palace
The Palace is closed from the 1st November, reopening at 10am on the 1st April.
For Christmas Tours please visit our events page.
2025 Opening Times
Palace
The Palace will be open 7 days a week for the 2025 summer season as follows:
1st April - 31st October
10am - 5.30pm, last entry 4pm
Coffee Shop and Food Shop close at 4.30pm.
Gardens
1st February - 31st March
Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm, last entry 3pm (admission fees apply)
Coffee Shop and Food Shop close at 3pm.
1st April - 31st October
Open 7 days a week, 10am - 5.30pm, last entry 4pm, Palace closes at 5pm.
Coffee Shop and Food Shop close at 4.30pm.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate but we recommend pre-booking your visit here. Tickets for Season 2025 will be available from 1st November 2024.
Scone Palace is one of Scotland's favourite visitor attractions. It offers a great day out for all, full of history, art, outdoor activities, Gift & Food shops, and a Coffee Shop.
Explore the stunning art and architecture of the Palace, follow in the footsteps of 42 Scottish Kings across the Moot Hill, adventure through 100 acres of Gardens and Grounds, and relax in our Old Servants' Hall Coffee Shop with a famous Scone at Scone.
Let our walks & gardens map guide your day with us.
Tickets
Booking tickets is advisable for visiting the Palace and Gardens. We also offer season tickets, garden admissions, Friends of Scone Palace memberships, events tickets, and group bookings. if tickets are showing as not available, it may be because we have an event on that day. Please visit our Events page for more details.
How To Get Here
Scone Palace is located in the heart of Perthshire, in central Scotland. It is very easy to get here using public transport and by car or cycling. Here you can find details on how to get to Scone Palace.
Our Address
Scone Palace, Perth, PH2 6BD
By Car
From Dundee, Edinburgh or Glasgow, follow the signs for the ‘A93 Braemar’. We are situated two miles north of Perth on the A93.
By Bicycle
We have racking available for the storage of cycles. For information on cycle routes in Perthshire please visit Perth and Kinross Council. For information on cycle hire please visit Scottish Cycling Holidays. Details of the National Cycle Network can be found here.
Public Transport
By Bus
Stagecoach number 3 leaves from South Street, Perth and Stagecoach Strathtay number 58 leaves from Perth Bus Station or South Street, Perth. For more information visit Stagecoaches website: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/east-scotland/go-to-perth-by-bus
By Rail
Perth Rail Station is situated 3 miles from Scone Palace. For more information visit Scotrail's website https://www.scotrail.co.uk. Taxis are readily available for the 10-minute trip from the station to the Palace.
By Air
Scone Palace is a 40 minute drive from Edinburgh International Airport. Follow the signs for Perth (M90), and then for Scone Palace. The smaller airport of Dundee is 22 miles away. Scone Airport, which has facilities for light aircraft, is 10 minutes away.
Dog-Friendly
Scone Palace is a dog friendly venue allowing behaved dogs on leads to enjoy walks in the grounds. We provide watering points and poo bins throughout the site, for wellbeing, convenience, and use.
Dogs on leads are welcome in our Old Kitchen and in our Shop, as well as through the Gardens and Grounds.
We also allow you to bring your furry friends to Scone Palace for our outdoor events throughout the year, including our annual highlight Paws at the Palace.
At all times the dogs are with their owners, it’s the owners who have a legally responsible for their wellbeing. If we see any pet in distress, in a vehicle or otherwise, then we as a venue will follow the SSPCA advice on actions to follow.
Accessibility
We pride ourselves on welcoming all visitors to Scone Palace. Click below for further information on Accessibility and help in planning your visit.
Get in Touch
You can get in touch with us by email, by phone, or by the enquiry form on our website.
Email: help@scone-palace.co.uk
Phone: 01738 552300
