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Revealing the Secrets of The Stone of Destiny

By theorkneynews on April 5, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

The stone of destiny with a researcher photographing it for the 3 D model

Today the Stone of Destiny is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) on behalf of the Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia. HES have been conducting forensic tests on the Stone using a variety of techniques.

Poetry Corner:Wee Magic Stane

By helenarmet on July 8, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

On 8th July 1296 at Montrose John Balliol resigned his throne to Edward I.

Should Scotland’s Stone of Destiny be Returned to Perth ?

By theorkneynews on September 8, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

The Stone of Destiny currently exhibited in Edinburgh Castle, is an ancient symbol of Scotland’s nationhood and used for centuries in the inauguration of its kings.