The village of Scone sits two miles north of Perth, and is correctly called New Scone to differentiate it from Old Scone, which had been a medieval village based around the monastery of Scone Abbey and abandoned in the 19th century. Scone Palace dates from the early 1800s in the Georgian Gothic style and is a popular visitor attraction with rooms and grounds open to the public. There is a selection of local shops and amenities in Scone, as well as Perth Racecourse, the two 18-hole Murrayshall golf courses, and a wider range of shops available in nearby Perth. A wonderful base for exploring the south east of Scotland.
