Walks and Pathways

Walks and Pathways

wAlkS And PATHwAyS The Kings’ Walk 10-20 minute stroll. Pathway suitable for all abilities. Discover the historical importance of the Moot Hill, the ancient ACCESSIBLE crowning place of the Kings of Scots, then capture the vista from the medieval archway, flanked by the original walls and turrets. The 3rd Earl’s Walk 20-35 minute stroll. Pathway suitable for all abilities. Explore remnants of Scone’s medieval history and wander through the grounds and 18th C Pinetum. PARTIALLY ACCESSIBLE Admire the vistas and plantings created by the visionary 3rd Earl of Mansfield. Experience the changing seasons from seasonal displays of snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells, laburnum, and summer herbaceous plantings to the vibrant Autumnal colours. Inspect the bountiful Kitchen Garden and take on the challenge of our Murray Star Maze. The Friar’s Den Walk 40-60 minute stroll. Due to the terrain and fixed gates, the final stage of this walk is not suitable for those in wheelchairs or with prams. Have some 23 restorative time and experience all the Palace Gardens and grounds NOT 22 2 3 4 5 SUITABLE have to offer. Keep any eye out for red squirrels and the rare hawfinch which makes Scone Palace its home. Enjoy the diverse 1 range of habitats, both plant and animal. 24 14 21 20 6 7 1 Car Park, Ticket Office, 13 Ancient Burial Ground 25 Picnic Area of Scone 13 19 2 Palace Entrance 14 Site of the former Abbey of Scone 3 Outdoor Coffee Shop Seating 15 The Douglas Fir 15 11 4 Gift Shop and Disabled Access 10 16 David Douglas Pavilion 5 Food Shop, Coffee Shops, Toilets 12 17 Kitchen Garden 6 Moot Hill & Chapel 18 Walled Garden Development 7 Playground 19 The Murray Star Maze 8 Tomb 20 Monks’ Playgreen 9 Site of the Church and the ‘Bell Tree’ 21 Gallows Knowe 16 9 10 The Archway to the Site 22 Friar’s Den of the City of Scone 23 Highland Cattle 11 Mercat Cross 24 Outdoor Toilets 12 Site of Old Prison 17 8 25 Flower Garden 18 William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 4) The Palace Adventure The Grounds Playground and Follow in the footsteps Maze Over 100 acres of our of countless kings and fabulous grounds are explore our unique Visit our star shaped waiting to be collection of porcelain, maze before taking the discovered, with ivories and French kids to our fun-packed surprises at every furniture. adventure playground. turn. Scones at Scone The Food Shop The Moot Hill Treat yourself to a Our gift and food shops Immerse yourself in offer a range of high Scone at Scone. There quality, Scottish Scotland’s history as is no better place than souvenirs together with you experience the our welcoming coffee our own range of crowning place of shop to enjoy a cream produce. Scottish Kings and scone. uncover the story of Order online at www.scone-palace.co.uk the Stone of Scone..

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