Travel Guide to Scone Palace

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Scone Palace from anywhere in Scotland, you will want to get onto the M90 motorway. From Edinburgh, take the M90 northbound towards Perth. After approximately 40 miles, take the exit for A93 towards Perth. Continue on the A93, then take a left turn onto the A94. Follow signs for Scone Palace. The address is Scone Palace, Perth PH2 6BD. There is ample parking available on-site, typically free of charge.

• Train

  To reach Scone Palace by train, take a train to Perth Station, which is well connected to major cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. From Edinburgh, the journey takes about 1 hour and from Glasgow about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arriving at Perth Station, you can take a taxi from the station to Scone Palace, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. Alternatively, you can take bus number 5 from the bus station adjacent to the train station towards Scone. The bus ride takes about 20 minutes.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, you can take a direct service from cities such as Edinburgh or Glasgow to Perth. From Edinburgh, the bus takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and from Glasgow, about 2 hours. Once in Perth, you will need to switch to the local bus service (number 5) that goes towards Scone. The bus will drop you off close to the entrance of Scone Palace. Be sure to check the bus schedules in advance for accurate times.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route from Perth to Scone Palace, you can take a taxi. Taxis are available at Perth Station or you can book one via local taxi services. The journey should take around 10 minutes and will cost approximately £10-£15, depending on traffic and the exact pick-up point.