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England carted the talisman off to Westminster Abbey, where it remained for 700 years before being returned to
Scotland. These days, Scone doesn't really conjure up hoary days of bearded warrior-kings swearing oaths in the
mist, however, as the palace, rebuilt in the early 19th century, is a Georgian mansion of extreme elegance and lux-
ury.
The visit takes you through a succession of sumptuous
rooms
filled with fine French furniture and noble art-
works. There's an astonishing collection of porcelain and fine portraits, as well as a series of exquisite Vernis Martin
papier-mâché. Scone has belonged for centuries to the Murray family, earls of Mansfield, and many of the objects
have a fascinating history (friendly guides are on hand to elaborate). Each room has comprehensive multilingual in-
formation; there are also panels relating histories of some of the Scottish kings crowned at Scone over the centuries.
Outside, peacocks - all named after a monarch - strut around the magnificent
grounds
, which incorporate
woods, a butterfly garden, and a maze.
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