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Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Family Days Out Just Got Better – Free Entry for Kids at Scone Palace
This summer, as school holidays get underway, families are invited to enjoy a day out at Scone Palace with Kids Go Free promotion, running from 30 June to 15 August 2025. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Perfect for keeping the kids busy and entertained. Set in the heart of Perthshire, just over an hour drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scone Palace is offering free entry for children (aged 15 and under), making it an unforgettable and affordable day out for families across Scotland. From ancient kings to, mazes, Scone Palace is bursting with history, nature, and fun for children of all ages. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The stone of destiny Perth's historic landmark offers a unique blend of storytelling from times gone by, outdoor adventure, and family fun. Children can step into the past as they stand where Scottish kings, including Macbeth, Robert the Bruce, and Charles II had been crowned on Moot Hill and pose for a photo on the replica Stone of Destiny. Inside the Palace, young visitors can take part in a special treasure hunt, a fun way to explore history, with a small prize at the end as a reward. The Palace grounds provide plenty of space for children to run, explore, and play. With over 100 acres of gardens and woodlands to discover, there's no shortage of fresh air and freedom. The grounds feature an adventure playground, the Murray star- Maze, and a chance to spot local wildlife including butterflies, squirrels, and the famous vibrant peacocks that roam the estate. Families can take a break in the coffee shop, where all food is freshly prepared on-site using ingredients from the Palace's Kitchen Garden. From tasty baked goods and hearty soups to child-friendly lunchboxes, there's something to suit every appetite. The gift shop also offers a handpicked selection of books and toys, perfect for children eager to take home a souvenir from their day. To make summer visits even more exciting, Scone Palace will host special event days included with the Kids Go Free admission. Visitors can enjoy Falconry Fridays on 11 July and 15 August and join in on the fun at the Circus Workshops taking place 24 July. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kids enjoying a royal tour The Kids Go Free promotion runs daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm between 30 June and 15 August 2025. Tickets can be booked online or purchased at the gate. With something for everyone, from history lovers and nature enthusiasts to energetic little explorers, Scone Palace is the ideal summer day out for families that will keep costs down. Whether you're walking in the footsteps of ancient kings, solving the Palace treasure hunt, or simply enjoying an ice cream in the sun, Scone Palace is ready to welcome families for a summer of stories, adventure and memories – now with free entry for kids. With its beautiful historic backdrops, blooming gardens and wide-open spaces, it's as picturesque as it is fun. For more information, and to book tickets:
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Family Days Out Just Got Better – Free Entry for Kids at Scone Palace
This summer, as school holidays get underway, families are invited to enjoy a day out at Scone Palace with Kids Go Free promotion, running from 30 June to 15 August 2025. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Perfect for keeping the kids busy and entertained. Set in the heart of Perthshire, just over an hour drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scone Palace is offering free entry for children (aged 15 and under), making it an unforgettable and affordable day out for families across Scotland. From ancient kings to, mazes, Scone Palace is bursting with history, nature, and fun for children of all ages. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The stone of destiny Perth's historic landmark offers a unique blend of storytelling from times gone by, outdoor adventure, and family fun. Children can step into the past as they stand where Scottish kings, including Macbeth, Robert the Bruce, and Charles II had been crowned on Moot Hill and pose for a photo on the replica Stone of Destiny. Inside the Palace, young visitors can take part in a special treasure hunt, a fun way to explore history, with a small prize at the end as a reward. The Palace grounds provide plenty of space for children to run, explore, and play. With over 100 acres of gardens and woodlands to discover, there's no shortage of fresh air and freedom. The grounds feature an adventure playground, the Murray star- Maze, and a chance to spot local wildlife including butterflies, squirrels, and the famous vibrant peacocks that roam the estate. Families can take a break in the coffee shop, where all food is freshly prepared on-site using ingredients from the Palace's Kitchen Garden. From tasty baked goods and hearty soups to child-friendly lunchboxes, there's something to suit every appetite. The gift shop also offers a handpicked selection of books and toys, perfect for children eager to take home a souvenir from their day. To make summer visits even more exciting, Scone Palace will host special event days included with the Kids Go Free admission. Visitors can enjoy Falconry Fridays on 11 July and 15 August and join in on the fun at the Circus Workshops taking place 24 July. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kids go free The Kids Go Free promotion runs daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm between 30 June and 15 August 2025. Tickets can be booked online or purchased at the gate. With something for everyone, from history lovers and nature enthusiasts to energetic little explorers, Scone Palace is the ideal summer day out for families that will keep costs down. Whether you're walking in the footsteps of ancient kings, solving the Palace treasure hunt, or simply enjoying an ice cream in the sun, Scone Palace is ready to welcome families for a summer of stories, adventure and memories – now with free entry for kids. With its beautiful historic backdrops, blooming gardens and wide-open spaces, it's as picturesque as it is fun.
Edinburgh Reporter
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Days out – Free tickets for children to visit Scone Palace
Scone Palace in Perthshire is offering free tickets for children until 15 August. The palace is a treasure trove of history, nature and fun for children of all ages with a blend of historic storytelling and outdoor adventure. Children aged 15 and under can step into the past for free as they stand where Scottish kings like Charles II were crowned on Moot Hill and pose for a photo on the mock Stone of Destiny. Inside the palace a treasure hunt has been set up with a small prize to be won. The Palace grounds provide plenty of space for children to run, explore, and play. With over 100 acres of gardens and woodlands to discover, there's no shortage of fresh air and freedom. The grounds feature an adventure playground, the Murray star- Maze, and a chance to spot local wildlife including butterflies, squirrels, and the famous vibrant peacocks that roam the estate. It is possible to get to Scone Palace by public transport or bike as well as by car. All options here. All food in the coffee shop is prepared using ingredients from the Palace's Kitchen Garden. Diners can choose from baked goods, soups and children's lunchboxes. A gift shop sells books and toys as souvenirs to take home at the end of the are events such as Falconry Fridays on 11 July and 15 August and Circus Workshops taking place on 24 July. The Kids Go Free promotion runs daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm between 30 June and 15 August 2025. Tickets can be booked online or purchased at the gate. With something for everyone, from history lovers and nature enthusiasts to energetic little explorers, Scone Palace is an ideal summer day out for families. Scone Palace – Kids Go Free All images © Stewart Attwood Photography 2025. Scone Palace – Kids Go Free All images © Stewart Attwood Photography 2025. Scone Palace – Kids Go Free All images © Stewart Attwood Photography 2025. Scone Palace – Kids Go Free All images © Stewart Attwood Photography 2025. Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Texan woman journeys to Cumbria in search of ancestral homes
With a sole focus on finding the three houses that appeared on her family roots search, started some 30 years ago, Belinda Gurette took a solo first-time trip from Austin, Texas to the UK to find her ancestral family homes, dating back to the late 1700s. These three houses, Bowman House near Walton, Lannerton House - straddling Hadrian's Wall and Mallsdale House near Stapleton, were all potentially older than her native USA, so it was just too intriguing for Belinda after she found out that not only were they still standing but they were and still are, actual homes to families in Cumbria. Before her final two days of her trip, crossing the border to Scotland to see the Scone Palace in Perth and then Edinburgh, Belinda said: "I've never been to England before, or Scotland and I still haven't been to London,' clearly still excited after achieving her goal of finding her ancestral homes. Bowman House in the 19th century (Image: Supplied) Initially in search of the Bowmans, she realised that the wider family of the Littles at Mallsdale House and the Robinsons at Lannerton House, were also in the same neighbourhood. John Bowman had left Brampton in 1836 after marrying Hannah, the daughter of John Robinson and Ann Little in Brampton in 1833. Hannah and their son John, would follow John senior five years later. Joining John senior in Bethel, Anson County, North Carolina in 1841, the new Cumbrian settlers would attain their new US citizenship in 1848. Belinda Gurette outside Mallsdale House, near Stapleton (Image: Supplied) "This search has seen me go back eight generations to our family homeland near Carlisle and just north of Hadrian's Wall," she said. Sitting at home in Austin, Texas in 1996, Belinda discovered that the houses her ancestors had lived in were all relatively close to each other and also close to Hadrian's Wall. "I couldn't believe it that they were all still standing, so I just had to come and see them' she said, adding "I love hiking, so to be able to walk all of Hadrian's Wall and to actually see inside the houses that my families lived in centuries ago, has been absolutely amazing." Belinda also couldn't believe the warm and friendly welcome she received at all three houses, as she explained: "I was a bit wary going and knocking on people's doors – but when they opened the door to this lone strange woman from Texas, they invited me in for a cup of tea. "It was overwhelming and it is the cherished memory I will take back home with me. The folk back home just can't believe it." Belinda Gurette at Lannerton House, which straddles Hadrian's Wall (Image: Supplied) Walking 10 miles every day, Belinda completed the Hadrian's Wall walk and felt very comfortable with a feeling she was "at home". But, it's a fair distance from her present home in the rural outskirts of the sprawling Austen and even further to the rocky region of Colorado, where they lived prior to moving to Texas, so she found the Cumbrian and Northumberland scenery to be "just perfect." The weather on the trip had also lived up to expectations, with our region enjoying dry, hot and sunny weather all the way through April and early May. Those lofty expectations had been set by her husband of French descent who told her wryly, "It never rains in England." Her Gallic husband no doubt had a twinkle in his eye when he said that but it looks like he'll pay the price for the cheeky quip, as Belinda has been so enamoured with northern England, she demanded "he must now take me to France!" Reflecting on her experience, Belinda said "There is a saying back home that you really do 'die twice', once when your body passes and the second time is when the last person thinks of you. "I feel like I have let those families live a little longer, as I have thought about nothing but them."
The Courier
24-04-2025
- The Courier
Fife thugs facing jail for vicious Rewind Festival assault
A university lecturer may lose his right eye after being subjected to a vicious attack at the Rewind Festival in Perthshire. The 53-year-old was left blinded, had six of his teeth chipped and had a metal plate inserted to his jaw following the heinous assault at the 2023 Scone Palace live music event. Patrick Kerr, 33, and Simon Tierney, 38, are now facing substantial prison sentences. The High Court in Dundee heard how the man did not know the pair but had 'polite' conversations with them initially. However, matters took a violent turn after the man – who was at the music festival with his family – decided to walk away from an 'aggressive' Tierney. He had repeatedly refused the offer of a chip from Tierney while they stood at the food stall at around 9.30pm. Advocate depute Brian Bell said: 'The complainer was punched on the head and knocked to the ground. 'Both accused were seen to repeatedly punch and kick him on the head and body whilst he was on the ground.' He said: 'Nearby security staff and others came to assist and they were pulled away. 'The incident appeared to have been brief, but the complainer was described as being kicked and punched with force.' Kerr and Tierney, both of Glenrothes, were restrained by security when police arrived and both complained about being attacked. Tierney claimed he was knocked out and when he came to, he saw Kerr fighting with a group of people. The victim was initially treated by the on-site doctor in the medical tent before being rushed to Ninewells Hospital. An eye specialist saw the man had a 'major haematoma' and 'extensive internal damage' to his right eye. Mr Bell added: 'The complainer has suffered the permanent loss of vision in his right eye.' The man further suffered a broken orbital bone and a plate was fitted to his jaw with screws after it was also broken. Surgery was carried out in order to try and 'preserve the structure' of his eye. It remains a possibility that the man may have to have his right eye removed completely. The court was told that when he was 18, the man had been diagnosed with a condition known as keratoconus which causes progressive thinning to the cornea. In his own words, the victim said his 'right eye was his good eye'. 'He now has a white stick and struggles to see more than three metres,' the prosecutor added. 'The loss of his eye has had life-changing consequences as reflected in the victim impact statement.' Mr Bell said the victim, a Perthshire resident, was a lecturer at the University of Highlands and Islands. Kerr and Tierney pled guilty to repeatedly punching the man on the head and body, causing him to fall to the ground on July 22 2023. They then repeatedly punched and kicked him on the head and body while he lay on the ground to his severe injury, permanent impairment and permanent disfigurement. Solicitor advocate Gordon Martin, for gas engineer Tierney, said his client accepted a jail term was inevitable but asked for his bail to be continued so he can make arrangements for his business. He attended court with a large holdall. Kerr's defence counsel, David Taylor, said his client – who was previously remanded – had been struck from behind before joining in with a melee. Judge Lord Renucci deferred sentence until next month for a social work to be prepared and remanded both men in custody meantime. They will be sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow.
