
What is recorded here
Scone Palace in Perth and Kinross is a medieval Harness Pendant, though that label barely scratches the grandeur of its stones. The name itself hints at royal ceremony and hidden purpose, as if the building still wears the duties of older kings. It stands apart from ordinary houses, carrying the weight of Scotland's memory in every chamber and shadow.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Scone Palace as Harness Pendant (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Scone Palace, originally a royal residence and site of significant historical events, was held by the Scottish monarchy from the 12th century onwards. It is important as the traditional coronation site of Scottish kings and for its association with the Stone of Destiny.
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Places near here
SconeBattle Site (9th Century) · 1 yd
Perth, MuirtonHousing Estate (modern) · 616 yd
Scone Palace Grounds, Bridge Over Catmoor BurnRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 772 yd
Scone Palace, GraveyardBurial Ground (period Unknown) · 864 yd
Scone Palace, GardenGarden (16th Century) - (modern) · 970 yd
Scone Palace, Walled GardenWalled Garden (period Unassigned) · 1178 yd
Scone WoodWood · 1643 yd
Inveralmond Industrial EstateNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
Balhousie CastleCastle · 1.0 mi
The 51st Highland Division MemorialMemorial · 1.0 mi
Perth, Wellshill Cemetery, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 1.1 mi
Crieff Road, PerthNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0