Central Scotland - Scotland - page 423

Top Sights

JD Fergusson Gallery C4

St John's Kirk C3

Sights

1 Black Watch Museum B1

2 Perth Museum C2

Sleeping

3 Comely Bank Cottage D1

4 Heidl Guest House A3

5 Kinnaird Guest House C4

6 Parklands B4

7 Pitcullen Guest House D1

Eating

8 63 Tay Street C4

9 Breizh C3

10 Kerachers B3

11 Deans@Let's Eat C2

12 Paco's C3

13 Pig'Halle C3

Drinking

14 Twa Tams B4

These days, however, Scone doesn't really conjure up ye olde days of bearded warrior-
kings swearing oaths in the mist because the palace, rebuilt in the early 19th century, is a
Georgian mansion of extreme elegance and luxury.
The visit takes you through a succession of sumptuous rooms filled with fine French
furniture and noble artworks. There's an astonishing collection of porcelain and fine por-
traits, 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 fascinat-
ing history attached to them (friendly guides are on hand). Each room has comprehensive