Tour Scotland Photographs Stone Of Destiny Scone Palace Perthshire October 7th

Tour Scotland photograph shot this afternoon of Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The Stone of Scone also known as the Stone of Destiny and often referred to in England as the Coronation Stone, is an oblong block of red sandstone, used for centuries in the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland and later the monarchs of England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom. Historically, the artifact was kept at the now ruined Scone Abbey in Scone, near Perth, Scotland. The real stone is now displayed at Edinburgh Castle, and a replica displayed at Scone Palace.

Tour Scotland photograph shot this afternoon of Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph shot this afternoon of Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.



Tour Scotland video shot this afternoon of Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Moot Hill Scone Palace

Tour Scotland photograph of Moot Hill at Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The Moot Hill was the Ancient Crowning Place of the Kings of Scots. It is located immediately in front of the Palace and is crowned by a tiny Presbyterian Chapel, which, like the Palace, was Gothicized around 1804. A replica of the Stone of Destiny sits in front of the Chapel.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Stone of Destiny Scone Palace

Tour Scotland photograph of the Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Shot these photographs on the afternoon of June 3rd, 2011.


Tour Scotland photograph of the Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Moot Hill Scone Palace 27th April

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The Moot Hill was the Ancient Crowning Place of the Kings of Scots. It is located immediately in front of the Palace and is crowned by a tiny Presbyterian Chapel, which, like the Palace, was Gothicized around 1804. A replica of the Stone of Scone sits in front of the Chapel.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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August 20th Photograph Stone Of Destiny Scotland

August 20th photograph of The Stone of Destiny at Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Scotland's 'Stone of Destiny' is the most famous symbol of both Scottish nationhood and the British monarchy. Nick Aitchison has produced the first full-length, fully researched and fully illustrated study of its history, mythology and cultural significance.
Having first traced the origin, evolution and function of myths surrounding the Stone and the ancient prophecy that gives the stone its name, he examines the stone itself - its appearance, geology and source - and for the first time reveals the Stone's original function and the origins of its symbolic sanctity. The Stone's much-disputed authenticity is then assessed - with the conclusion that the Stone is the genuine inauguration stone of the Scottish kings seized by Edward I in 1926.

The Stone's historic contexts, first at the Pictish and Scottish royal centre at Scone and subsequently at Westminster Abbey, and its role in royal inauguration and coronation rituals, are then discussed. This includes an analysis of the rich symbolism surrounding the Stone and its changing nature over time. The final chapter attempts to return the Stone to Scotland, from unsuccessful medieval efforts, through its brief but celebrated retrieval in 1950-1, to its restoration and installation in Edinburgh Castle in 1996. Throughout, the importance of the Stone during the Scottish War of Independence is emphasised and the book concludes with a discussion of the Stone's symbolic significance with the creation of the Scottish parliament. Scotland's Stone of Destiny.

Photograph Stone Of Destiny Scotland

Photograph of the Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland.



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May 20th Photograph Stone Of Destiny Scotland

May 20th photograph of The Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill at Scone Palace, Scotland. For centuries the greatest treasure at Scone was the Stone of Scone upon which the early Kings of Scotland were crowned. When Edward I of England carried off the Stone of Scone to Westminster Abbey in 1296, the Coronation Chair that still stands in the abbey was specially made to fit over it. Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone in 1306 and the last coronation was of Charles II, when he accepted the Scottish crown in 1651. The Stone of Scone is now in Edinburgh Castle along with the Scottish regalia. A replica of the Stone of Scone sits on Moot Hill, where coronations occurred.


May 20th photograph of The Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill at Scone Palace, Scotland.

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Scotland's Stone of Destiny is the most famous symbol of both Scottish nationhood and the British monarchy. Nick Aitchison has produced the first full length, fully researched and fully illustrated study of its history, mythology and cultural significance. Having first traced the origin, evolution and function of myths surrounding the Stone and the ancient prophecy that gives the stone its name, he examines the stone itself, its appearance, geology and source, and for the first time reveals the Stone's original function and the origins of its symbolic sanctity. The Stone's much disputed authenticity is then assessed, with the conclusion that the Stone is the genuine inauguration stone of the Scottish kings seized by Edward I in 1926.

The Stone's historic contexts, first at the Pictish and Scottish royal centre at Scone and subsequently at Westminster Abbey, and its role in royal inauguration and coronation rituals, are then discussed. This includes an analysis of the rich symbolism surrounding the Stone and its changing nature over time. The final chapter attempts to return the Stone to Scotland, from unsuccessful medieval efforts, through its brief but celebrated retrieval in 1950-1, to its restoration and installation in Edinburgh Castle in 1996. Throughout, the importance of the Stone during the Scottish War of Independence is emphasised and the book concludes with a discussion of the Stone's symbolic significance with the creation of the Scottish parliament. Scotland's Stone of Destiny.

July Photograph Stone Of Destiny Scotland

July photograph of the Stone Of Destiny, Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland. From the time of Kenneth MacAlpin, who created the Kingdom of Scone in the 9th century, all the Kings of Scots were crowned on the Moot Hill, seated upon the Stone of Scone. Even after the Stone's removal by King Edward I in 1296, the Moot Hill continued to be the crowning place of the Kings of Scots. Probably the greatest historic event to take place at Scone was the coronation of Robert the Bruce, who declared himself King of Scots upon the Moot Hill on 25 March 1306. The last coronation held at Scone was that of King Charles II as King of Scots on 1 January 1651, some nine years before he was restored to the English throne. Standing on the Moot Hill is a small Presbyterian chapel. Like the Palace, it was restored in Gothic style around 1804. A replica of the Stone of Scone sits upon the Moot Hill, marking the site of the original.

Tour Scotland Photograph And Video Stone of Destiny Scone Palace

Tour Scotland photograph of the Stone of Destiny by Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland. The actual Stone of Scone, also commonly known as the Stone of Destiny or the Coronation Stone is an oblong block of red sandstone. The top bears chisel-marks. At each end of the stone is an iron ring, apparently intended to make transport easier. Historically, the artifact was kept at the now-ruined abbey in Scone, near Perth, Scotland. It was used for centuries in the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland, the monarchs of England, and, more recently, British monarchs. Other names by which it has sometimes been known include Jacob's Pillow Stone and the Tanist Stone.



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