Scone Palace, near Perth in Scotland, hosts company events in its historic rooms and in 100 acres of parkland. A gala dinner in the Long Gallery seats up to 110 guests, the Murray Suites hold meetings for up to 60, and the State Rooms take more than 200 guests from November to the end of March. Marquee sites on the palace lawns serve larger or outdoor events.
Seminars and company events
The Murray Suites are the working rooms. They seat up to 50 for dinner and host up to 60 for meetings all year, with modern presentation and audio technology. Sound systems, projectors, screens and flipcharts can be provided. A newly built bothy by the fishponds overlooks the River Tay and suits small classroom sessions. The Murray Suites also serve as an indoor base for team building, and outdoor options on the parkland include falconry, quad biking and laser clay shooting.
The palace State Rooms host larger meetings, but only in winter, from November to the end of March, for 200 guests and more.
Weddings and receptions
The pages read do not present a wedding offer. They list award ceremonies, banquets, christenings, product launches and parties. Ask the events team about weddings.
Rooms and capacities
The State Dining Room seats 12 to 24 guests for a gala dinner, at a table made for Queen Victoria's visit in 1842. The Long Gallery seats up to 110 for a gala dinner and holds a collection of Vernis Martin papier mâché jugs and vases. The State Drawing Room and Lady Stormont's Room also appear among the event spaces. The Murray Suites seat 50 for dinner and 60 for a meeting.
Accommodation
The Balvaird Wing offers five-star accommodation for up to 6 guests. With exclusive use of the palace, 7 more bedrooms are added.
Catering
A gala dinner begins with drinks and canapés during a tour of the palace, followed by a five-course dinner with paired wines, coffee and chocolates, and brandy and liqueurs. Menus, place cards and flowers are tailored to the event. Dietary needs and special requests are accommodated and seasonal menus are available.
History and setting
The palace has a long tradition of hosting, including the royal visit of 1842. The grounds cover about 100 acres of historic parkland, and the parklands can take very large outdoor events of up to 30,000 visitors.
Getting there
The palace is near Perth. The site has pages for road access and public transport, which are not reproduced here, so check them for your route.
