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Scone Palace main entrance

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Scone was as an ancient gathering place of the Picts and was probably the site of an early Christian church. The place of coronation was called Caislean Credi, 'Hill of Credulity', which survives today, as the nearby Moot Hill. In the Middle Ages the mound was marked with a stone cross, but this disappeared probably at the Scottish Reformation in 1559, when the Abbey buildings were sacked by a mob from Dundee. In the Middle Ages the land was the site of a major Augustinian abbey, Scone Abbey, the crowning-place of the Kings of the Scots (on the Stone of Destiny) down to Alexander III. From 1114 to 1559 Scone was one of Scotland's major abbeys. It was founded by King Alexander I. A representation of the church, on the Abbey's seal, and some surviving architectural fragments, show that it was built in the Romanesque style, with a central tower crowned with a spire. Between 1284 and 1402 Scone Abbey (sometimes referred to as the Palace of the Abbots) often served to house the Parliament of Scotland. I know it tilts to the right but I was trying to get this shot, of the main entrance, before a group of people walked into view. Some info from Wikipedia. 1995 photo scanned and I did try to brighten it a bit. Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (26)


Wales

9:09AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

I'm sure everyone understands the attempt to get a shot of a historical site without a crowd of tourists in it. We have all been there. Appreciate the brief history lesson with your photograph. It adds so much to it. I wish everyone would do that.

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Richardphotos

9:10AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

a striking building and capture

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jendellas

9:18AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Lovely place & capture, could you go inside? Great info!!!

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Faemike55

9:21AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Wonderful capture, Dana I agree with Richard that your little bits of history lend so much to your marvelous photos

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fallen21

9:35AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Really beautiful palce, excellent capture!

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jayfar

9:40AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

This is a beautiful shot of this rich (in colour) looking castle and thanks for all the trouble you went to for the info Dana.

gonzojr

10:03AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Well-seen and perfect photo!!!

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Feliciti

10:29AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

wonderful entrance and great captured !! thanks for Infos about too !

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Isabelle711

11:09AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

I don't see anything wrong with this wonderful capture at all. :)))) I too love the entrance to this beauty. :)))) I bet there is alot of visitors. :)))) I wouldn't mind visiting there. :))) Excellent capture and history. :)))) Thank you for sharing. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))

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durleybeachbum

11:28AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Imposing and a little threatening! A super pic..I usually end up taking pics of the people, and buy a postcard!

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kbrog

11:29AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Wonderful capture and history! :)

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bobrgallegos

11:41AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Wonderful capture Dana!!! Thanks for the interesting narrative also.

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flavia49

11:46AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

fabulous!!

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rainbows

11:47AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Macbeth was supposedly crown at Scone, dear Dana. A beautiful capture and castle. Sterling work. Hugs. Di. xx

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Flint_Hawk

11:55AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

A fantastic place!

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mgtcs

11:56AM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Anther wonderful creation here, marvelous capture my friend, very well done!

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MrsRatbag

2:05PM | Tue, 19 July 2011

My head tilts too, so it's not so noticeable ;) Excellent shot of this great old building!

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rockstrider

3:00PM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Excellent capture and Narative Dana! I would've screamed at the aproaching people! lol

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m_j_s

3:58PM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Wonderful shot!

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goodoleboy

7:03PM | Tue, 19 July 2011

Splendid quasi silhouetting in this shot of the ancient structure, which gives the impression that it's haunted, Dana. I like the parapets on top.

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npauling

9:19PM | Tue, 19 July 2011

A beautiful mellow feeling in this super capture and it is a very grand entrancway.

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dakotabluemoon

6:23AM | Wed, 20 July 2011

Oh i love this one to i can just imagine putting a story of wonder with this one excellent work babe.

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mariogiannecchini

10:03AM | Wed, 20 July 2011

Wonderful capture and history!

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Rhanagaz

1:55PM | Wed, 20 July 2011

Fine capture and the history here seems very present! :o)

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Erestorfan

3:40PM | Wed, 20 July 2011

A really pretty place! And I actually have heard of the Stone of Destiny, as it is a movie that my friend in England recommended. It was about a group of university students stealing the Stone of Destiny and bringing it back to Scotland. Pretty good movie!

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sandra46

10:34AM | Thu, 21 July 2011

IMPOSING BUILDING


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