Scone Palace

Scone Palace (pronounced sku ː n ) is a Scottish castle near the city of Perth.

Historical significance of the location

On the Moot Hill, the name derives from the Gaelic Tom -a- mhoid, the stone was kept of Scone, on which the kings of Scotland were crowned. Even when King Edward I in 1296 took the stone itself and let incorporate into Westminster Abbey in his own throne, stood the Scottish coronation throne here.

History

Around the year 1120 the first Scottish Augustinian monastery was established on the site of today's palace. The palace of the abbot was often guest of the Scottish royal family. 1210 founded by William the Lion in the near Scone a royal village on the spot where now stands the city of Perth. On June 27, 1559 fanatic John Knox supporters ransacked the monastery. 1808 was built under the direction of William Atkinson for the Earls of Mansfield the present castle.

Construction

Scone Palace is a typical British castle. A large central tower marks the center. Right and left of the tower close to lower wing. Narrower corner towers decorate the ends. A battlements decorated the edges. The castle has three floors. The interiors are richly decorated with stucco or wood. Interior and exterior facades are decorated in neo-Gothic style.