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Scone Palace Approved for £10M Upgrade to Become World-Class Attraction
6 Nov
Summary
- £10M plan to transform Scone Palace into a "world-class visitor attraction"
- Viscount Stormont aims to make the palace competitive in Scotland's tourism market
- Rejected plans for copper cladding on stable building due to heritage concerns
In a move to bolster Scone Palace's position as a premier tourist destination, the historic site in Perthshire has received approval for a £10M redevelopment plan. The plans, which have been in the works for the past 10 years, were approved by Perth and Kinross councillors on November 6th, 2025.
Viscount William Stormont, the heir to the palace, emphasized the need to make the site more competitive in Scotland's increasingly crowded tourism market, where visitor expectations have risen. The proposed upgrades include transforming the palace's disused stable building into a visitor center with a shop, restaurant, and ticket office. Additionally, the plans call for an adventure play park, a solar meadow with around 2,000 panels, a new car park, and improved cycling and pedestrian links.
