Press Releases
8th May 2012 - Scone Palace announces Jubilee events programme
Scone Palace has announced the addition of two special events to its calendar to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June. To read more download the press release here.
8th May 2012 - Iona Murray on target to raise £10,000 in marathon charity run
Iona Murray, daughter of Viscount and Viscountess Stormont, is on target to raise £10,000 for her chosen charity Narcolepsy UK when she takes on the challenge of running the Edinburgh Marathon on 27th May. To read more download the press release here.
18th April 2012 - National Tree Collections plants for the future
A new generation of trees - and a new collection of rare Japanese trees and shrubs - is to be planted in the grounds of Scone Palace to replace some of the old specimens that have been lost in storms over the past 12 months. To read more download the press release here.
10th April 2012 - Restoration of historic archway
Visitors to Scone Palace in Perthshire will have the opportunity to view history in the making this summer, as the historic archway at the Palace is restored to its former glory — more than a year after it was destroyed by a workman's van. To read more download the press release here.
29th March 2012 - Black Beauty comes to thePalace
A spectacular open-air theatrical production of the iconic book Black Beauty is set to come to Scone Palace this summer as part of a 27 date tour to some of the most magnificent Heritage and country houses in Britain. To read more download the press release here.
21st March 2012 - Easter Hot Cross Fun
Visitors to Scone Palace will have an opportunity to indulge in some ‘Hot Cross Fun’ this Easter as the Palace prepares to welcome them for a weekend of fun and games from 6th – 9th April. To read more download the press release here .
18th January 2012 - Rewind Scotland 2012
Due to the outstanding success of the first “Rewind Scotland – The 80s Festival” at Scone during July 2011, the festival returns for the second year in a row. As with last year’s unforgettable concert performances and audience participation, this year’s Rewind Scotland boasts another massive live outdoor line-up of the crème de la crème of 80s recording artists/performers. To read more download the press release here.
17th October 2011 - Witches, Vampires and Rats! - Hallowe'en takes on a devilish twist at Scone Palace
Scone Palace will be the venue for some bewitching tales on Sunday 30th October, when the ‘Hallowe’en Spooky Puppet Show’ takes place in association with Alba Adventure Company. To read more download the press release here.
12th September 2011 - Mansfield Estates net new Fishery Manager
Mansfield Estates have appointed a new Fishery Manager to develop angling on the Lower Scone beats of the River Tay. To read more download the press release here.
7th July 2011 - Festival of Orchids returns to Scone Palace
Orchid enthusiasts and keen gardeners will be heading for Scone as the Palace hosts its annual Orchid Festival from 13th – 14th August 2011. To read more download the press release here.
5th July 2011 - Taste of Perthshire on offer at Rewind Festival
Visitors to this month’s Rewind Festival at Scone Palace will get a real taste of Perthshire as Big County chefs, farmers and producers serve up tasty treats to festival-goers using high quality, home-grown, local produce. To read more download the press release here.
5th May 2011 - Scone Palace launches new Forest Festival
Scone Palace has announced details of its first ever ‘Forest Festival’, being held in celebration of the International Year of the Forests. The Festival will take place over the weekend of 18th – 19th June 2011, in the magnificent natural amphitheatre of the Palace’s 19th century pinetum. To read more download the press release here .
1st February 2011 - Tayside Wildlife Watch and Explorers Group raises funds for osprey tagging project
Tayside’s local Wildlife Watch and Explorers Group, which teaches children up to the age of twelve about our native flora, fauna and birdlife, has presented Scottish Wildlife Trust with a cheque for £350, to go towards its Loch of the Lowes Osprey satellite tagging project. To read more download the press release here.