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Scone Palace Grounds

254 ha

Plan your visit

AncientBirdsBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome254 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Robin
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking

Best for

9 activities

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Blackbird +48 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Blackbird +48 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bertha Loch Loop from PitcairngreenWalking route

A boots plod through mature woodland with views of Bertha Loch. This is an adventurous local ramble. Can be overgrown with ferns in summer.

Named routeLocal walking route
River Tay WayWalking route

This is a newly proposed route.

Named routeLocal walking route
Luncarty Stanley River WalkWalking route

Mostly following the former mill lade from the weir at Stanley, near Thistlebridge Rapids, that flowed to the bleaching mills at Luncarty. Experienced walkers only. Avoids busy roads without footpaths.

Named routeLocal cycle route
Perth to Bridge of EarnWalking route6 km

Separate footway alongside main road, share in part with cycles

Named routeLength 6 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Deuchny TrailWalking route5.6 km

Follow in the footsteps of ancient kings on this circuit of Deuchny Wood that has great views across the Perthshire countryside.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

44 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 77Cycling route
Named routeRef 77National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 775Cycling route
Named routeRef 775National Cycle Network
Perth Circular Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
River Tay Way Cycle RouteCycling route

Combining portions of NCN 7 and 77 to provide a route between Kenmore and Dundee, roughly following the course of the River Tay

Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route27 m
Named routeRef 77Length 27 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 77Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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