Scone Palace

Scone Palace has an exciting and colourful history as one of Scotland's most important stately homes. It has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce.

Scone Palace is no stranger to visitors; over the centuries, people have come to attend marriages and funerals, banquets and grand balls. The warm welcome continues today with an experienced team on hand to plan a spectacular stay, whatever the occasion.

Accommodation

Scone Palace offers luxury 5-star accommodation and is an ideal base to celebrate special occasions, golfing trips, country sporting holidays or a weekend break.

Relax with magnificent views over the parkland to the River Tay, take a private tour of the palace, and experience the stunning grounds and private garden after hours.

Exclusive use of Scone Palace combines The Balvaird Wing and the West Passage, to sleep a total of 22 adults in 11 bedrooms.

The Balvaird Wing (sleeps 6)

The Balvaird Wing includes 3 beautifully appointed, en-suite bedrooms:

• The MacGregor Room: One super-king bed. En-suite bathroom has an original very deep bath (no shower)
• Colonel Andrew’s Room: Two king-size beds. En-suite bathroom with bath and a separate shower
• Lady Carnegie’s Room: Two king-size beds. En-suite bathroom with shower over the bath

A double sofa-bed is also available in the Sitting Room, for a small additional charge.

The Balvaird Wing can also be booked separately on a self-catered basis.

The West Passage (sleeps 16)

The West Passage offers an additional 8 bedrooms, which have been individually styled to reflect the traditions and stature of Scone Palace.

• 6th Earl’s Room – one super-king bed, or two single beds with private bathroom opposite
• Adam’s Room – one super-king bed, or two single beds with private bathroom opposite
• Kenwood Room – one super-king bed, en-suite turret bathroom
• Lady Stormont’s Room – one king-size bed, en-suite turret bathroom
• Master Bedroom Suite – one super-king bed, with en-suite bathroom, and dressing room with additional en-suite bathroom
• Blue Room – one super-king, or two single beds with en-suite bathroom
• Green Room – one super-king, or two single beds with en-suite bathroom
• Lord Scone’s Room - one super-king, with private bathroom opposite

Banqueting

For a special celebration or event, the Palace State Rooms can be reserved exclusively.

You may choose for dinner to be served in:

• The State Dining Room, which seats 12 to 24 guests around the table made for Queen Victoria's visit in 1842.
• The Long Gallery, which seats up to 110 guests, alongside Scone's incredible collection of Vernis Martin papier mâché jugs and vases.
• The Murray Suite, which seats up to 50 guests, with parkland views to the River Tay.

Service for your dinner will include drinks with canapés, served as your guests tour the Palace State Rooms before dinner, a five-course dinner, paired wines through the meal, coffee and chocolates, and brandy and liqueurs to follow the meal. Bespoke menus, place cards, and seasonal flower arrangements will be placed on every table.

The experienced team will be delighted to walk you through the current seasonal menu selections and are available to discuss dietary requirements and any special requests.

There is a portfolio of musicians, photographers, entertainers and local hotels that can be suggested for your event, all of whom have previously worked at Scone Palace.

Scone Palace's staff pride themselves on their level of service, local supplier relationships, and on the atmosphere the palace is certain to provide for your celebration.

Gardens

Step outside the palace and nature awaits in abundance. One hundred acres of woodland gardens create a gloriously peaceful setting for strolling or picnicking.

History

Scone Palace is a place that breathes history like nowhere else in Scotland. Today, it is the home of the Earls of Mansfield and is most famous as The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings.

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