Make a Day of It
2015 I EVENT HiGHliGHTS
Dido
Belle
her story
Dido Elizabeth Belle
There are few paintings which
attract as much interest and
admiration as that of the
portrait of Lady Elizabeth
Murray and Dido Elizabeth
Belle, by Johann Zoffany,
which hangs in the
Ambassador’s Room at
Scone Palace.
Their lives, and in particular
Dido’s, are brought to life in
the beautiful, period film
‘Belle’ . Our own exhibition
‘Dido Belle - her Story’, tells
not only of her extraordinary
life, but also her life in the
context of legal history.
◆ Galloway Antiques Fair
6-8 March
◆ Easter Sunday Pirate Fun Day
5 April
◆ Pink Ribbon Walk
16 May
◆ Potfest - Scotland’s ONLY Ceramic Festival
12-14 June
◆ GWCT Scottish Game Fair
3-5 July
◆ Run or Dye - World’s Most Colourful 5K Run
18 July
◆ Cycletta - All Girls Cycling Challenge
19 July
◆ 80’s Rewind Festival
25-26 July
◆ Outlander Family Fun Day
9 August
◆ Farming Yesteryear - Vintage Rally
13 September
◆ Scottish Food & Drink Festival
Featuring the Chilli Festival
19-20 September
◆ Jurassic Skone Dinosaur Day
18 October
◆ Spooky Hallowe’en Day
31 October
◆ Galloway Antiques Fair
6-8 November
◆ Cancer Research UK
Christmas Fair
23-24 November
◆ Christmas Carol Concert
10 December
◆ Santa Party
12-13 December
Before and after your tour, why not stop at The Old Servants’ Hall coffee shop. Enjoy a selection
of wholesome food. Light lunches, sandwiches and delicious soups are freshly made every day
by our cooks using ingredients from our own Kitchen Garden. Weather permitting you can eat
at our coffee shop tables overlooking the famous Moot Hill, the crowning place of Scottish Kings.
Visit our Gift Shop for an abundance of quality Scottish gifts and a variety of mementos for all
ages.The Food Shop stocks a wide selection of culinary related gifts and an expanding range of
Scone Palace’s own preserves along with our very own Scone 900 real ale. Our Whisky Shop
features a selection of over 36 malt and blended whiskies from throughout Scotland. Our
‘Christmas Shop’ is open throughout November and December selling a wonderful selection of
Christmas goodies, trees and wreaths.
Shop
The Big Picture
Throughout 2015 we are running a photography
competition where we are inviting photography
enthusiasts of all ages to capture the magic of
Scone Palace.We are delighted to be working
with renowned Scottish photographer Colin
Prior together with local independent retailer
JRS Photo Hardware in conjunction with
Panasonic Lumix.
For exciting prize details and how to enter,
please visit www.scone-palace.co.uk
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Immerse yourself in Scotland’s history as you experience the crowning place of Scottish
kings. Stand on the Moot Hill, where the Kings of Scots were inaugurated, and later
crowned on the famous Stone of Scone.
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We look forward to welcoming you.
Luxury Accommodation
Blairgowrie
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2015 is set to be another exciting year at Scone Palace.
Every day brings something different at Scone and this year we will be welcoming new
events both in the Palace and Grounds.We hope that you enjoy your visit and share the
same pleasure we do from this historic place.
A 5 Star Stay at Scone
Enjoy a luxurious stay in our selfcatering Balvaird Apartment which is
located within the Palace, with 3
beautifully decorated en-suite
bedrooms which sleep up to 6 guests.
There is a fully equipped dining
kitchen and comfortable sitting room
with views to the river Tay. An ideal
base for golfing breaks, country
sporting holidays, wedding parties and
short breaks. For further details or to
book, please call 01738 552300 or
email [email protected]
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Take a break to enjoy a cup of tea and a delicious scone in our welcoming coffee shop
before stepping out into our extensive grounds. Explore the Pinetum and visit the famous
Douglas fir before taking on the challenge of the star shaped maze.
Children can have an adventure of their own in our playground.
Whether you are planning a
wedding or civil ceremony, a
celebration with family and
friends, corporate hospitality, a
conference, or a product launch,
Scone Palace combines a unique
heritage and stunning location
with the services of a dedicated
team of professionals focused on
ensuring your event is a glittering
success from start to finish. Find
out about booking your event by
calling our Events Team on
01738 554 933
Online www.scone-palace.co.uk
To mark the Year of Food and
Drink, we will be hosting a
Scottish Food and Drink
Festival incorporating our
annual Chilli Fest on Saturday
19th and Sunday 20th September. Come and taste some of
Scotland’s finest fayre and celebrate our changing taste buds!
There will be demonstrations, tastings, live music and our
infamous
‘Chilli Eating Competition’, an event not to be missed!
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
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 Antoinette,
or the bed-hangings worked on by the famous Mary, Queen of Scots.
Celebrations, Meetings and Special Occasions
Don’t miss out! You can purchase some of our most
popular lines including our own label range and our
exclusive Dido Belle collection.
Buy your entrance tickets online
Purchase your tickets in advance of your visit at
Celebrating the
Year of Food and
Drink
we look forward
to seeing you...
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Annual Season Ticket: Purchase an Annual Season Ticket and enjoy visiting
Scone Palace as often as you like throughout the open season, in return you will
receive a 10% discount in our shops & coffee shop each time you visit. Season ticket
holders can also enjoy complimentary entry to our garden events* including Easter
Sunday, Outlander Family Fun Day and Halloween.*3rd party, ticketed events are not
included.
The Crowning Place
of Scottish KinGS
Getting to Scone Palace: Find us 2 miles north of the City of Perth on the
A93, travelling from Dundee, Edinburgh or Glasgow, follow the signs for the ‘A93 Braemar’.Visit website for public transport information.
Groups & Travel Trade: Groups of 15 or more can pre-book their visit and
enjoy discounted admission. Our Old Kitchen Restaurant can also be exclusively
booked for group refreshments.
Opening Times: 1st April - 31st October 2015. Gates open at 9.30am with last
admissions 5.00pm (April & October - 4.00pm) (on occasional Saturdays, last entry
to the Palace is 1.30pm to allow for special event preparation). Admission to the
gardens, shop and cafés will remain unaffected.Visit the website for the latest opening
information.
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.
Dogs on leads welcome
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
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Treasure
Ticket
The Viscount and
Viscountess Stormont
Glamis Castle, Scone Palace and Blair
Visit Glamis Castle, Castle
are all members of Great Scotland
Scone Palace
Adults: £26 Children: £16
and Blair Castle
Tickets on sale at Glamis Castle,
Scone Palace and Blair Castle and
are valid throughout whole of the
2015 season. Ticket allows one visit
per attraction.
Senior Citizen: £24
Family Ticket: £75
(2 adults + 3 children)
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