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Built on the site of Scone abbey and incorporating the medieval bishops' palace and Moot Hill, place of coronation for Scottish Kings, and extended in gothic style from 1803. Superb collection of objets d'art, including items of Marie Antoinette bought by the 2nd Earl of Mansfield. The 1st Earl (a notable lawyer) freed his own black slave and in 1772 declared slavery 'odious' and unacceptable in Britain.
Features: John Louden laid out gardens contemporary with the house's gothic enlargement. The pinetum, begun 1848 and extended 1n 1984, contains an outstanding conifer collection and the original Douglas fir, grown from seed sent in 1826 from America by David Douglas, a Scone gardener.
2010: 1 Apr-31 Oct. Gates open at 9.30am-last admission 5pm, Mon-Fri & Sun. 9.30am-last admission 4pm, Sat. Grounds Only open each Friday during Winter, 10am-4pm. Evening and Winter tours by appointment. Please check our website for details of Winter Events.
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
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Family home of the Earl of Mansfield and crowning site of Kings of Scots. The opulent state rooms house one of Scotland's finest collections of porcelain. Group visits welcome. | Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | Yes | | Visits to Garden | Yes | | Other Events | Negotiable | | Light Refreshments | No | | Lunch | No | | Dinner | No |
| Contact Details | | Contact: | | Elspeth Bruce | | Address: | | Scone Palace | | Town: | | Perth | | Postcode: | | PH2 6BD | | Phone: | | 01738 552300 | | Email: | | visits@scone-palace.co.uk |
Civil Ceremony and Wedding Reception
Scone Palace has added to its portfolio of wedding facilities with the opening of the magnificent new Murray Suite. The suite, comprising the Tullibardine and Balvaird rooms, has stunning views out across the Estate and parklands and provides a magnificent setting for smaller, intimate ceremonies and receptions for up to 40 guests.
The Tullibardine features a magnificently restored open fire and is sumptuously decorated in tones of gold, with antiques lending an air of elegance and sophistication to the surroundings. The Balvaird features décor in rich hues of gold and red, Zoffany fabrics, antique bronze chandeliers and portraits by renowned artists including Raeburn. The rooms can be hired singly or together, making it the perfect venue for your ceremony and reception.
The Palace is also the perfect venue for larger events. Ceremonies for over 100 guests can be held beneath the ornate vaulted ceiling of the Long Gallery, with music played on the original pipe organ while light shines through stained glass arched windows.
Alternatively choose the lavishly furnished State Drawing Room, surrounded by candlelight, lit fireplaces and silk wall hangings, overlooking the glorious Palace grounds.
For smaller wedding breakfasts of up to 22 guests, the State Dining room offers its own taste of history. With its unique collections of European ivories, its portraits and clocks and fine porcelains and bronzes, it is a room designed for entertaining on a grand scale.
Contact - Heather McArthur. Tel: 01738 552300, Fax: 01738 552308, E-mail: visits@scone-palace.co.uk
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