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Tributes paid to lawyer Ian Hamilton who stole the Stone of Destiny as a student

A lawyer who as a student helped to steal the Stone of Destiny from Westminster has died. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon led tributes to Ian Hamilton KC, who had been the last surviving member of the gang of four students who took the famous stone, ...

04 Oct 2022 at 15:15

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. But with the historic ...

11 Sept 2022 at 13:09

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 Scotland after ...

27 Apr 2023 at 00:01

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 ...

29 Apr 2023 at 20:51

Scotland

Stone of Destiny back on display in Edinburgh Castle after King’s coronation

The Stone of Destiny has been returned to Scotland after playing a key role in the coronation of King Charles. The stone, a 152kg slab of pinkish sandstone on which Scottish kings were crowned for centuries, was taken from its home ...

16 May 2023 at 14:34

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

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 the Stone of ...

14 Mar 2024 at 20:49

Scotland

Rock fragment kept in SNP cupboard is part of Stone of Destiny, say experts

A fragment of sandstone which was kept at SNP headquarters for years and was said to come from the Stone of Destiny is almost certainly to a genuine piece of the artefact, experts have concluded. The revelation could ...

17 May 2024 at 16:16

Scotland

Funeral to be held for lawyer who helped steal the Stone of Destiny

The funeral of a lawyer who helped steal the Stone of Destiny from Westminster as a student, will take place in Connel in Argyll and Bute, on Wednesday. Ian Hamilton KC, 97, died on October 4, with Scotland’s First ...

12 Oct 2022 at 03:45

Scotland

Lawyer who helped steal Stone of Destiny hailed as ‘Scottish icon’ at funeral

A lawyer who helped steal the Stone of Destiny will be remembered for as long as Scotland exists, mourners at his funeral service have been told. Until his death on October 4 aged 97, Ian Hamilton KC was the last ...

12 Oct 2022 at 16:50

Search for more than 30 ‘hidden’ fragments of Stone of Destiny after 1951 repair

A search is under way to trace the stories of more than 30 fragments of the Stone of Destiny which separated from the ancient artefact after its famous theft from Westminster Abbey and secret repair. Professor ...

17 Jan 2025 at 00:01

Expert believes she has unravelled Stone of Destiny’s Roman numeral mystery

The researcher who is trying to trace the “hidden” fragments of the Stone of Destiny believes she has decoded another mystery of the ancient artefact – Roman numerals which were etched on to it. A detailed 3D ...

23 Jan 2025 at 09:20

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