What are the opening hours?

Monday 10am - 5:30pm Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm Thursday 10am - 5:30pm Friday 10am - 5:30pm Saturday 10am - 5:30pm Sunday 10am - 5:30pm

Scone Palace

Name: Scone Palace
Address: Perth, PH26BD, GB
Telephone: +441738552300
Price range: ££
Rating: 4.5

Home
United Kingdom
Perth
Scone Palace

Scone Palace - Crowning place of Scottish Kings. Visitor Attraction, Weddings, Events, Festivals Members will enjoy priority access to Palace run events.
(187)

Become a Friend of Scone Palace with our new 12-month rolling access membership scheme. Membership benefits also include discounted access to the Palace, plus Shop, Cafe and Luxury Accommodation discounts.

10/12/2024

The Scottish Garden Design Competition is always a highlight of the Scone Palace Garden Fair, and there's still time for you to be a part of it!

There is one month left to submit applications for the Scottish Design Competition 2025 and design your own show garden on the theme of 'Hope' 🌱

Applications will close on the 10th of January so if you are looking for a new challenge for the new year, make sure to request an application pack by emailing [email protected] or you can find the full details on our website.

www.scone-palace.co.uk/event/scone-palace-garden-fair-2025

09/12/2024

Inside the Palace may be closed for the winter months, but that doesn’t mean things have quietened down behind the scenes!

As we move into the quieter months, our team is hard at work with restoration projects, deep cleaning of artworks, and ensuring the Palace is cared for with the utmost attention to detail.

Keep an eye out for updates on a new restoration project that we can't wait to share with you soon...

08/12/2024

There are still a few tickets available for our exclusive Candlelit Tours with William, Lord Stormont, on the 15th and 21st of December 🎄

William, Lord Stormont, invites guests to join him on a bespoke tour that gives you the exclusive chance to experience the Palace's history while immersing yourself in the stunning setting of the State Rooms decorated for Christmas.

He'll also be sharing an exclusive look at the Mansfield family amateur movie 'Tread Softly at Christmas'.

If you're looking for a truly unique experience this festive season, head to our events page and book your tickets before they sell out!

www.scone-palace.co.uk/upcoming-events

07/12/2024

The gardens at Scone Palace are where nature meets history.

Even in the winter months there is plenty to explore around the grounds of Scone Palace from the iconic Medieval Archway and Moothill, to the Mercat Cross and Ministers Tomb.

The gardens remain open Thursday to Sunday until the 21st of December, with no admission charge, so wrap up warm and come for a winters walk to see what history you will discover.

06/12/2024

Patter at the Palace is coming to Scone Palace! 🎤

From June 27th to 29th, enjoy three nights of non-stop laughter with an incredible line-up featuring Milton Jones, Russell Kane, Jim Smith, Ed Byrne, and Dylan Moran.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Scone Palace, this comedy festival promises laughs, street food, and a fantastic festival vibe.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss out!

www.scone-palace.co.uk/event/patter-at-the-palace

05/12/2024

Find the perfect gift at Scone Palace this Christmas 🎁

Our Palace Shop is brimming with thoughtful presents and festive treats, but if you can't decide, a Scone Palace Gift Voucher makes the ideal choice. Redeemable in the shop, café, for tickets, or even towards a Friends of Scone membership—it’s the gift of endless possibilities!

🛍 Shop with us Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm until the 21st of December.

05/12/2024

🌱 We're Hiring! 🌱

Scone Estates is on the lookout for a motivated Apprentice Gardener to join our team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing the stunning historic gardens and grounds of Scone Palace.

If you're hard-working, passionate about horticulture, and take pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you!

You can find the full job description and how to apply here 👇
www.scone-palace.co.uk/work-with-us

04/12/2024

There are still a few spaces left on our wreath making workshop this Saturday! 🌿

If you would like to bring a touch of Scone Palace to your home this festive season and create a truly unique handcrafted decoration, join us this Saturday and learn how to make your own Christmas wreath using foliage from the Scone Palace Gardens.

Tickets are limited so be quick and head to our events page to find out more.
www.scone-palace.co.uk/event/christmas-wreath-making-2

03/12/2024

The Palace State Rooms may be closed but there's still plenty to explore in the gardens including the historic Moot Hill 🦚

This December, you can visit our gardens, café, and shops without needing a ticket! We simply ask for a "pay as you please" contribution to help support the upkeep of our beautiful gardens. 😊

02/12/2024

Did you catch us on Channel 4 last night?

Lady Mansfield had the pleasure of giving Alan Cu***ng a private tour of the Palace as part of his new series, All Aboard! Scotland's Poshest Train 🚂

If you didn't catch it don't worry, the full series is now available to stream on Channel 4, with Scone Palace featuring in episode 4!

www.channel4.com/programmes/all-aboard-scotlands-poshest-train

01/12/2024

It’s the 1st of December, and the festive season is officially here! 🎉

Get into the Christmas spirit with one of our magical December events. From our wreath-making workshop to enchanting candlelit tours and our much-loved Carol Concert, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

✨ Tickets are still available, so if you’re looking to start the season with something truly special, visit our events page today!

www.scone-palace.co.uk/upcoming-events

30/11/2024

Happy St Andrews day from everyone at Scone Palace 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating Scotland’s rich heritage. Slàinte mhath!

29/11/2024

Bring the magic of Christmas home with a beautiful fresh tree! 🌲

We have a stunning selection of Christmas trees for sale, all grown locally in Perthshire, along with a range of festive decorations to make your home sparkle this season.

You can order your tree online or visit us in person, Thursdays to Sundays, 10am–3pm. Plus, we offer local delivery to make your Christmas preparations even easier!

scone-palace.digitickets.co.uk/category/37418?navItem=738282

28/11/2024

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟

Scone Palace is seeking an experienced Marketing & Social Media Manager to drive new business, deliver strategic growth, and raise brand awareness across our diverse operations.

If you're passionate about creative marketing and building a strong brand presence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of the iconic Scone Palace team!

Find the full job description here 👇
www.scone-palace.co.uk/work-with-us

28/11/2024

The gardens are glistening with frost at Scone Palace ❄

We are now open Thursday to Sunday throughout December, with no admission charge for the gardens, perfect for a winters walk through the grounds before warming up with a treat in the Coffee Shop.

25/11/2024

Last week, we were delighted to host a group of students from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for a special tree-planting session🌱

This hands-on learning experience was part of the International Conifer Conservation Programme (ICCP), as they planted young conifers that will form part of a vital living collection of threatened and endangered species.

Look out for the black ID tags in our pinetum to spot these important trees 🌲

24/11/2024

The Christmas trees are up, and we’re counting down—just one week to go until our first Candlelit Tour! 🕯

Immerse yourself in the magic of the season and explore the Palace adorned in festive splendour. Let our expert guides take you on a journey through history, with a sprinkling of Christmas charm.

Tickets are still available on our website—don’t miss this enchanting start to the festive season! 🎄

www.scone-palace.co.uk/upcoming-events

23/11/2024

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?

Our Palace shop are filled with a lovely selection of gifts and treats, including a selection of warming whiskies - perfect for those who enjoy a wee dram on a winters evening.

Throughout December our shops are open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm and our team are always on hand to help you find the perfect gift this Christmas.

And if you are a Friend of Scone don't forget to claim your 10% discount!

Address

Perth
PH26BD

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441738552300

Website

http://www.scone-palace.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Scone Palace posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Scone Palace:

Videos

Did you know that your tickets for the Scone Palace Garden Fair also give you full access to explore our 100 acres of beautiful gardens? 🌲 You can buy tickets now from our website, the perfect Christmas gift for the garden lover in your life (or little treat for yourself!) 🎁 #sconepalacegardenfair #sconepalace #garden #scottishgardens #giftideas #greenthumb #scotland

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….. . . #sconepalace #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #palace #historichomes #festive #scotland

We had an exciting delivery yesterday! 🌲 Preparations for Christmas are in full swing at Scone Palace to get ready for our festive events coming this December including our Candlelit Tours. We are also selling Christmas trees again so come up to our shop, open Thursday to Saturday, to have a look and pick up some extra decorations while you’re here 🎄 #sconepalace #christmas #christmastree #scotland #christmasdecor #christmasshopping #historichomes #palace

Why have just one mince pie topping when you can have five, all filled with a delicious mincemeat made using Palace grown apples and warming brandy 🥧 Which would you choose? - Traditional pastry - Marzipan stars - Viennese whirl - Cream topping - Icing and sprinkles #sconepalace #mincepies #christmasbaking #baking #festivebaking #pies #coffeeshop #baker

Who doesn’t love watching old family videos at Christmas? And even better when they’re award winning! 🌟 William, Lord Stormont, will be hosting a viewing of ‘Tread Softly at Christmas’ as part of his two Candlelit Tours this December. There are still a few tickets left so make sure to book on our website if you don’t want to miss this unique festive tour 🎄 #sconepalace #filmmaking #christmas #festive #family #history #perthshire #historichomes #scotland

Will you be watching Alan Cumming tonight on Channel 4 in his new series 'All Aboard! Scotland's Poshest Train.' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 You might spot a familiar face in the trailer... keep an eye out as Scone Palace features in the final episode of the series where Lady Mansfield gives Alan a tour of the Palace and shares it's rich history. . . #SconePalace #AlanCumming #Channel4 #NewSeries #Scotland #History

The Scottish Garden Design Competition is back for 2025 and applications are open! If you are up for the challenge of designing either a Small Space Garden, or a Showcase Garden, head to the event page on our website to find out more and learn how to apply - we can’t wait to see the fantastic designs you all come up with 🌱 #sconepalace #sconepalacegardenfair #scottishgardens #gardendesign #design #landscaping #competition #scotland

Get into the festive spirit with an evening of carols and musical favourites from the wonderful voices of the Fair City Singers in the stunning Long Gallery at Scone Palace 🎄 🗓️ 12th December ⏰ 7-9pm 🎟️ Head to the Scone Palace website to get your tickets #sconepalace #christmascarols #christmas #whatson #choir #perthshire

There’s only one rule in the Ba’ of Scone…. there are no rules! ⚽️ #sconepalace #history #medieval #scotland #scottishhistory #explorescotland #visitscotland #football #sport

Christmas has arrived in the Scone Palace shops 🎁 If you're wanting to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, pop into our shop where you'll find lots of festive goodies from tree ornaments to tasty treats! And if you're a Friend of Scone don't forget you get a 10% discount in both our shops 😊 #SconePalace #ChristmasShopping #Christmas #ChristmasDecor #shoplocal #scottish

What do you think….. Is Scone Palace haunted? 👻 Happy Halloween!! . . #sconepalace #happyhalloween #halloween #ghost #hauntedhouse #haunted #ghosts #history #scotland #spooky

Did you remember to change your clocks? 🕰️ Hopefully we didn’t forget any….

Shortcuts

Our Story

Located on the edge of the City of Perth, Scone Palace has an exciting and colourful history and is one of Scotland’s most important stately home. Discover the rich history when you walk in the footsteps of our ancient ancestors and stand where once 42 of our Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce, were crowned on the famous ‘Stone of Scone’ also known as the ‘Stone of Destiny.

Within the Palace visitors will find an outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and rare artefacts as they walk through the State Rooms where their knowledgeable and friendly guides are on hand to answer any questions. You can enjoy one of their famed ‘scones at Scone’ when the visit the coffee shops, including the Old Kitchen where you will find the original Victorian cooking range and a selection of copper pots line the walls. A wonderful selection of quality Scottish gifts and produce can be found in both the Food and Gift Shops.

The vast grounds in which the Palace sits, rich in their own magnificent history. The famous plant hunter, David Douglas began his career as an apprentice gardener at Scone Palace and is home to one of the first Douglas Fir’s planted from seeds he sent home from North America. Be sure to explore the Murray star maze which features a mixture of Beech and Copper Beech hedging.

Opening Hours - open 7 days from 30th March - 31st October. March, April and October gates open at 10.00am and last admission is 4.00pm. May - September gates open at 9.30am with last admission being 5.00pm. Please visit our website for other opening times and special events.