Scotland's Scone Palace
by Marcy Wielfaert
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Scotland's Scone Palace
Artist
Marcy Wielfaert
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Photograph - Photography
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Scone Palace is a historic house and popular tourism attraction near the village of Scone and the city of Perth, Scotland. Built of red sandstone with a castellated roof, it is one of the finest examples of late Georgian Gothic style in the United Kingdom. Scone was originally the site of an early Christian church, and later an Augustinian priory. In the 12th century, Scone Priory was granted abbey status and as a result an Abbot's residence – an Abbot's Palace – was constructed. It is because of the status as an abbey that the current structure retains the name "Palace". Scone Abbey was severely damaged in 1559 during the Scottish Reformation after a mob whipped up by the famous reformer, John Knox, came to Scone from Dundee. Having survived the Reformation, the Abbey in 1600 became a secular home within the parish of Scone, Scotland. In addition to the palace itself, we toured the beautiful grounds and gardens. Scotland cattle and peacocks roamed the area, and our visit was very relaxing and informative.
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July 15th, 2020
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