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Alister Jack ‘standing guard’ over Stone of Destiny in London

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is “standing guard” over the Stone of Destiny in London to make sure “nationalists don’t steal it again”, Tories have been told. The UK Government minister addressed the Scottish Conservatives’ conference via video, ...

29 Apr 2023 at 12:46

Scotland

Yousaf should have ordered police to stop Stone of Destiny move, says Salmond

First Minister Humza Yousaf should have ordered police to have a “standoff” at Edinburgh Castle to stop the Stone of Destiny being taken to Westminster, Alex Salmond has said. The stone was taken to London last week to be used in the coronation ...

02 May 2023 at 17:31

England and Scotland’s ‘deep friendship’ hailed at Stone of Destiny service

The Dean of Westminster paid tribute to England and Scotland’s “deep friendship” at a service to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny ahead of the coronation. The stone, also known as the Stone of Scone, was transported from its usual home ...

29 Apr 2023 at 20:51

King and Queen to visit Scotland next month to mark coronation

The King and Queen will attend an event in Edinburgh next month in a “historic occasion” to mark their coronation. Charles will be presented with the Honours of Scotland – the oldest crown jewels in Britain – at a national service of ...

09 Jun 2023 at 13:21

Protester admits damaging Stone of Destiny display case at Edinburgh Castle

A protester has admitted maliciously damaging a display case containing the Stone of Destiny at Edinburgh Castle last year. Joe Madden, 22, pled guilty to damaging the display cabinet in the crown jewels room by hitting it with a ...

24 Dec 2024 at 14:21

Perth Museum, new home of the Stone of Destiny, set to open

The “fabulous” museum which is the new home of the Stone of Destiny is gearing up to open this weekend following a £27 million redevelopment project. Perth Museum in the former City Hall will open its doors to the public on ...

28 Mar 2024 at 18:52

Coronation brings Stone of Destiny to England for the first time since 1996

The Stone of Destiny will return to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century to play a key part in the coronation ceremony. On its first outing south of the border since it was officially returned to ...

27 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

SNP requests fragment be reunited with Stone of Destiny in Perth

The SNP has requested that a fragment said to be from the Stone of Destiny be reunited with the rest of the artefact when it goes on display at its new home in Perth. Experts, though, must first assess whether the small ...

21 Mar 2024 at 19:24

Historic Stone of Destiny to be moved to London for new King’s coronation

The Stone of Destiny will be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for the coronation of the new King, it has been confirmed. When Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 at Westminster Abbey, her throne sat above the stone. ...

11 Sept 2022 at 13:09

Students spared jail for vandalising cabinet containing Stone of Destiny

Two activists have been spared jail after damaging a glass cabinet containing the Crown of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny during a protest against food poverty at Edinburgh Castle. Jamie Priest, 26, and Catriona ...

05 Dec 2024 at 12:45

Stone of Destiny should not be sent for coronation, says Salmond

The historic Stone of Destiny should not be used in the King’s coronation, former first minister Alex Salmond has said. The throne of Elizabeth II sat atop the stone during her coronation in 1953 but it was ...

04 Mar 2023 at 09:25

Scotland

Special ceremony held as Stone of Destiny leaves Edinburgh Castle for new home

A special “farewell” ceremony has been held to mark the departure of the Stone of Destiny, the ancient sandstone block used in the coronation of monarchs, from Edinburgh Castle. The artefact, also known as ...

14 Mar 2024 at 20:49

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