Montrose Pitlochry Blairgowrie Dunkeld Arbroath we look forward Dundee HOUSE I GARDENS I MAZE I SHOP & EAT Scone Palace Perth to seeing you... Planning Crieff Gleneagles St Andrews your visit Kinross 2014 is an exciting year at Scone Palace. Dunblane Stirling Immerse yourself in Scotland’s history as you experience the crowning place of Scottish Dunfermline kings. Stand on the Moot Hill, where the Kings of Scots were inaugurated, and later crowned on the famous Stone of Scone. Glasgow Edinburgh Enjoy the Palace and its rare and beautiful collections. Walk along the Long Gallery, once the longest room in Scotland where Charles II processed to his Coronation and where The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings How to Find us Queen Victoria watched a display of the sport of curling. Ask our attentive guides about the French furniture given to our family by the ill-fated Queen of France, Marie By Road: From Dundee, Edinburgh or Glasgow, follow the signs for the Antoinette, or the bed-hangings worked on by the famous Mary, Queen of Scots. "A93 - Braemar". We are situated 2 miles North of Perth on the A93. Take a break to enjoy a cup of tea and a delicious scone in our welcoming coffee shop By Bus: “Strathtay” service No.58 (leaves South Street, Perth) and the before stepping out into our extensive grounds. Explore the Pinetum and visit the “Stagecoach” service No.3 (leaves South Street, Perth). famous Douglas fir before taking on the challenge of the star shaped maze. Children can have an adventure of their own in our playground. By Air: Scone Palace is less than an hour’s drive from Edinburgh International Airport and just over an hour from Glasgow International Every day brings something different at Scone and we hope that you will Airport. The smaller airport of Dundee is a 30 minute drive away. The local be inspired to come back. Scone Airport has facilities for light aircraft and is only 10 minutes away. The Palace has helicopter landing space, by prior arrangement. We look forward to welcoming you. Opening Times 1st April - 31st October 2014. Gates open at 9.30am - Last Admission 5.00pm (Saturday - early closing may apply due to scheduled events) . Winter Hours: FREE admission to the Grounds, Food/Christmas Shop, Coffee Shop, Adventure Playground and Maze each Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout November & December. For additional winter hours please visit our website. For further enquiries please contact: Scone Palace, Perth, PH2 6BD Tel: 01738 552 300 Fax: 01738 552 588 email: [email protected] web: www.scone-palace.co.uk MEMBER the Treasure Glamis Castle, Scone Palace and Blair Visit Glamis Castle, Castle are all members of Great Scotland Scone Palace Ticket and Blair Castle Adults: £26 Children: £16 Tickets on sale at Glamis Castle, Senior Citizen: £24 Scone Palace and Blair Castle and Family Ticket: £66 The Viscount and are valid throughout whole of the (2 adults + 3 children) 2014 season. Ticket allows one visit Viscountess Stormont per attraction. www.scone-palace.co.uk 2014 I EvENT HigHligHTS Make a Day of It WeDDingS I meeTingS @ SCONE N celebration of Snowdrops each weekend from 2 Feb-16 Mar N enlighten Weddings, meetings and 14-15 February special occasions N Galloway Antiques Fair 14-16 March & 7-9 November Whether you're planning a Dido N easter Weekend celebration with family and 18-21 April Before and after your tour, why not stop at The Old Servants’ Hall coffee shop. Enjoy a friends, corporate hospitality, a N Potfest - International Ceramics Festival selection of wholesome food. Light lunches, sandwiches and delicious soups are freshly conference, or a product launch, 6-8 June Belle made every day by our cooks using ingredients from our own Kitchen Garden. Satisfy that Scone Palace combines a unique N Bannockburn celebration her story sweet tooth with one of our famed ‘Scones @ Scone’. Weather permitting, join us in our heritage and stunning location 22 June outdoor eatery which offers our delicious home-baking and preserves in an al fresco setting. N GWCT Scottish Game Fair with the services of a dedicated 4-6 July team of professionals focused on Visit our Gift Shop which provides an abundance of quality Scottish gifts and a variety of N 80’s Rewind Festival ensuring your event is a glittering 18-20 July mementos for all ages. The Food Shop stocks a wide selection of culinary related gifts and success from start to finish. N an expanding range of Scone Palace’s own preserves. Our Whisky Shop features a Dido elizabeth Belle Vintage Family Fun Day 3 August selection of over 36 malt and blended whiskies from throughout Scotland. Our ‘Christmas There are few paintings which N attract as much interest and Farming yesteryear Shop’ is open throughout November and December selling a wonderful selection of admiration as that of the portrait Vintage Rally Christmas goodies, trees and wreaths. of Lady Elizabeth Murray and 14 September Dido Elizabeth Belle, by Johann N chilli Festival Zoffany, which hangs in the 20-21 September Ambassador’s Room at Don’t miss out! You can now purchase some of our most N cycletta Scone Palace. Shop popular lines and advance tickets 24 hours a day from our 5 October new online shop. Their lives, and in particular Dido’s, N Spooky Hallowe’en Weekend www.scone-palace.co.uk is brought to life by the launch, this 25 -26 October Online year, of the film “Belle”, produced N The cancer Research UK In celebration of the commencement of the 900th Anniversary by Damian Jones. christmas Fair year of the founding of Scone Abbey by the Augustinian monks, 24-25 November To coincide with the launch, we will we are delighted to host “ Enlighten ” - a spectacular outdoor N Santa’s christmas be staging our own exhibition lighting festival within the Palace grounds. “Dido - Her Story”, telling not only Brunch Party of her extraordinary life, but also 13 & 14, 20 & 21 December To mark this memorable date, we are also launching our own her life in the context of legal N christmas carol concert Scottish ale - ‘900’ which will be available to purchase in our history. 11 December food shop later in the year. THE 700 YEAR ANNIvERSARY OF 2014 I STAying @ ScOne BAnnOcKBURn The Scone Palace Join us on Sunday the 22nd of June in celebrating the Guest Apartment 700 year Anniversary of Scotland’s most famous battle - the ‘Battle of Bannockburn’ where King Enjoy a luxurious stay in our Robert the Bruce’s famous victory against King Palace apartment, due to launch Edward II took place. Stand on the site where the summer 2014. This self-catering heroic Robert i was crowned at Scone apartment features 3 beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms to in 1306 , then cast your imagination forward sleep 6, a relaxing sitting room 8 yea7rs to the 2 d0ays of fierce const0 ant battle during and well equipped kitchen-diner. our own re- enactments. Enter our medieval fancy dress competition and join in our An ideal base for golfing breaks, outdoor activities. Celebrate with some real Scottish ales, including the “Bannockburn” country sporting holidays, to accompany our BBQ fare. Re-enactments will take place at 12.00 noon, 1.00pm, wedding parties and short breaks. 2.00pm and 3.00pm, and between the shows visitors will have the opportunity to For further details or to book interact with the performers. please call 01738 552300 . The Kings’ Walk 10-20 minute stroll. WAlKS AnD PATHWAyS 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 restorative time and experience all the Palace Gardens and grounds NOT SUITABLE have to offer. Keep any eye out for red squirrels and the rare hawfinch which makes Scone Palace its home. Enjoy the diverse 25 range of habitats, both plant and animal. 24 2 3 4 5 New for 2014 - Garden Tours 1 Head Gardener, Brian Cunningham will conduct a fun and informative tour of our glorious gardens. 1st Wednesday of each month, at 26 16 2.30pm, June, July and August. (Additional charge £3.00 p.p.) 23 22 6 7 27 1 Car Park, Ticket Office, 15 Ancient Burial Ground 15 Picnic Area of Scone 21 2 Palace Entrance 16 Site of the former Abbey of Scone 3 Seasonal Refreshments Gazebo 17 12 17 The Douglas Fir 11 4 Gift Shop and Disabled Access 18 David Douglas Pavilion 14 13 5 Food Shop, Coffee Shops, Toilets 8 19 Kitchen Garden 6 Moot Hill & Chapel 20 Pinetum 7 Adventure Playground 21 The Murray Star Maze 8 Animals 22 Monks’ Playgreen 9 Tomb 18 23 Gallows Knowe 10 10 Site of the Church and 20 the ‘Bell Tree’ 24 Friar’s Den 11 The Archway to the Site 25 Highland Cattle of the City of Scone 26 Outdoor Toilets 19 9 12 Mercat Cross 27 Flower Garden 13 Site of Old Prison 14 The Butterfly Garden "So, thanks to all at once and to each one whom we invite to see us crown'd at Scone” William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 4) The Palace The grounds Adventure Playground & Follow in the footsteps Over 100 acres of our maze of countless kings and fabulous grounds are explore our unique waiting to be Visit our star shaped collection of porcelain, discovered, with maze before taking the ivories and French surprises at every kids to our fun-packed furniture.