Scone Palace main entrance by danapommet
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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)
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.
a striking building and capture
Lovely place & capture, could you go inside? Great info!!!
Wonderful capture, Dana I agree with Richard that your little bits of history lend so much to your marvelous photos
Really beautiful palce, excellent capture!
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.
Well-seen and perfect photo!!!
wonderful entrance and great captured !! thanks for Infos about too !
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 :))))
Imposing and a little threatening! A super pic..I usually end up taking pics of the people, and buy a postcard!
Wonderful capture and history! :)
Wonderful capture Dana!!! Thanks for the interesting narrative also.
fabulous!!
Macbeth was supposedly crown at Scone, dear Dana. A beautiful capture and castle. Sterling work. Hugs. Di. xx
A fantastic place!
Anther wonderful creation here, marvelous capture my friend, very well done!
My head tilts too, so it's not so noticeable ;) Excellent shot of this great old building!
Excellent capture and Narative Dana! I would've screamed at the aproaching people! lol
Wonderful shot!
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.
A beautiful mellow feeling in this super capture and it is a very grand entrancway.
Oh i love this one to i can just imagine putting a story of wonder with this one excellent work babe.
Wonderful capture and history!
Fine capture and the history here seems very present! :o)
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!
IMPOSING BUILDING