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Scone Palace

Castle & Historic Landmark · Perthshire, Scotland

Scone Palace is a castle & historic landmark in Perthshire, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £19.75–£22 · Child £13.50–£14.50 · Family £59.75
Checked on the official page (2026 season, palace and grounds): adult £19.75 advance / £22 gate, child £13.50 / £14.50, family 2+2 £59.75 / £65.75, family 2+3 £66.50 / £73. Gardens-only tickets are cheaper (adult £14 advance).
Opening times1 Apr-31 Oct 2026 daily 10am-5.30pm (last entry 4pm). Palace closed 1 Nov 2026-24 Mar 2027; gardens and coffee shop Thu-Sat 10am-3pm on 5 Nov-5 Dec and 4 Feb-20 Mar; fully closed 5 Dec-3 Feb.
Best time to goWeekdays in spring and early autumn.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAll ages for the grounds; house rooms suit about 6+ (prams may need to stay at the door)
If it rainsMixed: house rooms are indoors, gardens and grounds are outdoors
FoodOld Servants' Hall Coffee Shop, The Old Kitchen restaurant and other outlets; menu online.
Money saverCheck National Trust, Historic Houses or English Heritage membership value; family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsDo the maze and playground first, then the palace tour.
What to packComfortable shoes, layers, picnic for the grounds, carrier for toddlers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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