Days out – Free tickets for children to visit Scone Palace
The palace is a treasure trove of history, nature and fun for children of all ages with a blend of historic storytelling and outdoor adventure.
Children aged 15 and under can step into the past for free as they stand where Scottish kings like Charles II were crowned on Moot Hill and pose for a photo on the mock Stone of Destiny. Inside the palace a treasure hunt has been set up with a small prize to be won.
The Palace grounds provide plenty of space for children to run, explore, and play. With over 100 acres of gardens and woodlands to discover, there's no shortage of fresh air and freedom. The grounds feature an adventure playground, the Murray star- Maze, and a chance to spot local wildlife including butterflies, squirrels, and the famous vibrant peacocks that roam the estate.
It is possible to get to Scone Palace by public transport or bike as well as by car. All options here.
All food in the coffee shop is prepared using ingredients from the Palace's Kitchen Garden. Diners can choose from baked goods, soups and children's lunchboxes. A gift shop sells books and toys as souvenirs to take home at the end of the day.There are events such as Falconry Fridays on 11 July and 15 August and Circus Workshops taking place on 24 July.
The Kids Go Free promotion runs daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm between 30 June and 15 August 2025. Tickets can be booked online or purchased at the gate. With something for everyone, from history lovers and nature enthusiasts to energetic little explorers, Scone Palace is an ideal summer day out for families.
https://www.scone-palace.co.uk/event/kids-go-free
Scone Palace – Kids Go Free All images © Stewart Attwood Photography 2025.
Scone Palace – Kids Go Free All images © Stewart Attwood Photography 2025.
Scone Palace – Kids Go Free All images © Stewart Attwood Photography 2025.
Scone Palace – Kids Go Free All images © Stewart Attwood Photography 2025.
Like this:
Like
Related
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scotsman
an hour ago
- Scotsman
Chaos caused by North Sea cable break shows why we must act to stop Scottish islands being cut off
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In the Northern Isles, you are never so aware of the things you rely upon as when they are no longer there. That, I suspect, has been the rueful thought of many islanders in recent days after an undersea cable breakage last weekend. Whether it was the switchboard at the Balfour hospital in Kirkwall being knocked out, undertakers unable to operate, island airports facing delays, shops unable to process card payments or simply their internet or mobile connections at home, people have had a sharp reminder of how reliant we have become on these connections for our everyday needs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We cannot wind back the clock on our reliance on the internet. Now is the time for our governments to take notice and take action so that Scottish islands cannot be so easily cut off in future. Residents of Orkney and Shetland saw internet and other services disrupted after a cable linking the islands to the UK mainland was damaged (Picture: Adrian Dennis) | AFP via Getty Images Risk of a catastrophe Technological advances bring all sorts of improvements of efficiency, accessibility and opportunity that were not there before in the more 'far-flung' islands of Scotland just as much as anywhere else (who counts as far-flung being a matter of perspective of course). It is sometimes worth taking a look around, however, and recognising the risks of our communities relying too much on too few potential points of failure. After all, in some ways you could say that last week's cable cut was the 'best-case' scenario for disruption. Cable breakages in the summer are better than cable breakages in the winter, when storms and cold weather can turn a 'nuisance' into a 'catastrophe'. One constituent contacted me after the outage saying that her only way to get a signal and communicate with anyone was to stand outside her local community hall. That is irritating in the summer but far more problematic in the colder months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Even in these warmer months, however, there are serious challenges. One islander wrote to me this week because her father, who recently had a stroke, has had no way to contact her should he have a fall, due to the connectivity disruption. Another has had to rely on the help of neighbours to submit a job application and prepare for an interview. Building up our defences What has come through in my inbox time and again from islanders is the poor communication of network providers and the inconsistency of their support for customers – a tale as familiar in Edinburgh as it is in Lerwick. Every part of the country should have the same expectation of reliable, well-reinforced communications (and energy) links – and it is in every part of this country's interest to build up these defences. After all, Britain may be a larger island than those in Orkney or Shetland but it is an island all the same. Many of the same risks to connectivity that apply north of the Pentland Firth apply to the UK as a whole – with far wider potential consequences. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All indications are that this latest cable cut was accidental, but after reports of Russia targeting undersea cables in the Baltic, we cannot be complacent about our own infrastructure. We have all grown to rely upon instant connections for so much of our economy and our society. We may not be prepared for what happens when those connections can no longer be taken for granted.
Scotsman
an hour ago
- Scotsman
Scottish Government will consider creating culture legislation
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Scottish Government is open to creating legislation around culture, John Swinney has said, as he called on arts bodies to tell him "what more" he and his government could do to support the sector. The First Minister pledged a "long-term commitment" to arts funding, eight months after increasing arts and culture spending by £34 million in 2025-26, and a wider commitment to invest at least £100m more annually in arts and culture by 2028-29. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad First Minister John Swinney giving a speech at the Edinburgh International Festival Hub about the importance of culture. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire | PA His comments on Thursday came as he addressed arts sector leaders at an event held at the headquarters of the Edinburgh International Festival in Edinburgh. The First Minister said he wanted culture to be regarded as fundamental in Scottish society, citing links between the sector and improving social issues such as poverty. He told The Scotsman: 'We can demonstrate the importance of arts and culture to the wellbeing of our society and make that plain, because a signal from me as First Minister that that's vital to the achievement of the Government's programme will help different public funding organisations to reflect that in their own choices.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He added: 'The Government has strengthened its financial support. I recognise there have been tough times in the sector and we have remedied that. We have improved the situation and we have more to do, but I think we're making headway.' Mr Swinney said cultural legislation should be considered. He said: 'I'm very open to discussing the question and determining what legislative provision would help safeguard the foundations of the sector. There is a sense that local authorities might not have a particularly explicit statutory duty to support artistic and cultural activity. That is one that may have to be strengthened and there obviously might be implications for government as well, which we should be open to.' Speaking to the room of senior arts professionals, he said: "I hope this is seen as a statement of intent from my Government, that we are making a long-term commitment to supporting you." Mr Swinney said he 'takes seriously' concerns surrounding the affordability of performing at the Fringe amid rising costs. The funding announcement earlier this year also included an additional £4m for Scotland's festivals. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Swinney said: 'I recognise the practicalities of these issue and I want festivals to be inclusive of people of all backgrounds and all localities. The Government has put more funding in place to support festivals to allow them to allocate in ways that would support some of those objectives. I recognise the pressures. The Government has put in money and we would be happy to engage in any way we can.' Asked about Israeli comedians who had been forced to cancel their shows amid 'safety concerns' at their venue, as well as controversy over festivals' ongoing sponsorship by fund manager Baillie Gifford, Mr Swinney called for an 'atmosphere of tolerance'. Comedian Philip Simon said his show had been dropped by his venue Banshee Labyrinth, in the capital's Niddry Street, while Whistlebinkies cancelled a show by Rachel Creeger.
The National
an hour ago
- The National
Scotland's screen industry feeling 'effects of success', says Swinney
JOHN Swinney has said Scotland's screen industry is feeling the 'effects of success', leading to congestion in accessing vital infrastructure, adding that the Scottish Government must 'make sure' more is done to provide opportunities. The First Minister had invited guests from across Scotland's creative industries to the headquarters of the Edinburgh International Festival as the capital's festival season is set to begin. Swinney addressed the audience, where he spoke about the 'immense value' Scotland's creative industries provide and highlighted that the country's screen industry has grown at a scale that 'simply wasn't possible' before the establishment of Screen Scotland. He added that Scotland becoming a hotbed for film and TV shows has led to an explosion in the number of home-grown productions along with new and expanded studios and infrastructure, while creating a 'wide range of skills and educational opportunities'. READ MORE: Labour's governing fiasco shows Scots the urgency of independence, says John Swinney However, a number of people working in a variety of roles in the screen industry have told The National previously that production companies are prioritising crews from London over people in Scotland. The National understands that studio space across Scotland is fully booked for the remainder of the year, but despite a boom in filming in Scotland, Scottish workers in the industry are not given the opportunities to be a part of it. Speaking to The National, Swinney said that the [[Scottish Government]] needs to 'make sure' that there is better access to screen infrastructure for Scots, adding that there needs to be more recognition of the 'economic benefits' the sector brings. He said: 'I suppose there's a point about essentially the effects of success that is leading to a congestion and access to screen infrastructure. 'Now what we've got to make sure is that we have enough capacity and it's available in a financially sustainable way to meet the needs of the screen industry in Scotland. 'It's an area where we've got Screen Scotland, who's done a superb job as you heard me saying in the in the auditorium, but, we've also got to look at what might need to be deployed through economic development support and advice through Scottish Enterprise and other organisations to make sure we've got all the capacity that we require. Swinnney added: 'Because if we've got incrementally a growing strength within our screen center we should be realising the economic benefits and advantages of that. 'Of course, our college and university community will be producing talented individuals who can play a part in that, and we've got to make sure that we've got enough capacity and opportunity for that to be the case.' Swinney added that his and his Government's role is to assist artists in any way they can. The First Minister went on to make a plea to those in the industry and to wider society to look at how the arts can be better supported financially as the Government looks to boost funding to £100 million annually in the coming years. 'I'm asking that from crowdfunding to patronage, to philanthropy to local authority support and much more, we all ask ourselves how can we do more to support the arts from the grassroots up?' he said. 'How can we better support emerging artists that don't necessarily fit the current mould? 'And how, in particular, can Scotland's emerging businesses in new sectors become the new generation of patrons of the arts and culture in Scotland? 'How do we incentivise a new guard of custodians and investors in Scotland's creative economy?' Speaking to journalists after his speech, Swinney said he is open to discussions about new legislation to support the cultural sector. He said there is a sense that local authorities 'might not have a particularly explicit statutory duty to support artistic and cultural activity', suggesting this area 'might need to be strengthened'. The First Minister also spoke about how he would be a protector of freedom of speech. 'I also know that freedom of expressing is under greater and greater attack, both at home and abroad,' he said. 'I want to ensure that Scotland, the birthplace of the Enlightenment, remains a country of robust debate and inquiry. 'I firmly believe that art and culture must be able to challenge us, to ask us tough questions, and to force us to look at things from different perspectives. READ MORE: Peers' bid to stop UK recognising Palestine as a state blasted as 'deplorable' 'And, yes, it must, at times, be allowed to shock and offend us, but it can also heal us. 'Let me be absolutely clear – as First Minister, I will always protect freedom of speech in our country. 'It's not the First Minister's job to tell you what to create, nor would I ever seek to do so.'
