13-07-2025
Man, 35, arrested after glass containing rare ancient stone smashed at Scots museum
Officers nicked a 35-year-old man in connection with the alleged incident
STONE STUNT Man, 35, arrested after glass containing rare ancient stone smashed at Scots museum
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A MAN has been arrested after he allegedly smashed the glass casing protecting the Stone of Destiny.
Cops were called to Perth Museum, where the historic artefact is housed, yesterday following reports of a disturbance.
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Cops raced to Perth Museum yesterday following reports of a disturbance
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The glass display case was shattered and officers nicked a 35-year-old man in connection with the alleged incident.
The iconic stone, which has been used for centuries in the coronations of monarchs, was not damaged and no one was injured.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland told The Courier: 'At around 1.55pm on Saturday July 12, 2025, Police Scotland received a call regarding a disturbance at Perth Museum.
'A 35-year-old man was subsequently arrested. Enquiries are continuing.'
Perth Museum has been contacted for comment.
A picture posted to their social media page reads: "We're back open until 5pm today. Please note the Stone of Destiny is temporarily unavailable."
The Stone of Destiny, otherwise known as the Stone of Scone, has been used for centuries in the coronations of monarchs and the inauguration of Scottish kings.
The earliest use of the stone and exactly how and when it became associated with king-making remains unknown, but legends around its origin strongly link it with kingship and the emergence of Scotland as a nation.
The last Scottish King to be inaugurated using the Stone of Scone was John Balliol in 1292.
Since then it has been used by English monarchs, and then British ones when James VI of Scotland ascended to the English throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603.
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It was also used during King Charles' coronation.
