SCONE - Search For The Stone Of Destiny

The Stone of Destiny. Also known as The Stone of Scone. A stone whose origins are unknown, stretching far back into the mists of time with wafts of Jacob's Pillow in the biblical Book of Genesis, or perhaps attributed to the High Kings of Ireland. Whatever its origins, make no mistake, this is a very special stone.

Used in the crowning ceremony of all Scotland's Kings from the 9th to the 13th century, this is Scotland's stone. It once sat on Moot Hill by Scone Palace not far from Perth, itself once the capital of Scotland. The 42 Scottish Kings crowned here include Scotland's very first King, Kenneth MacAlpin, who united, through war, the Scots and the Picts to create the Scotland that we know today.

But then King Edward I of England stole it.

During the first War of Scottish Independence King Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone, but without the Stone of Destiny, which lay in Westminster Abbey. It lay there for many hundreds of years.

But then we stole it back.

In 1950 it was taken from Westminster Abbey by Scottish Nationalists and returned to Scotland. At that time, a number of exact copies of the stone were made. To this day, it is not clear which of the copies is the real Stone of Destiny.

Moved recently from Edinburgh Castle, The Stone of Scone, or Stone of Destiny, has now been moved to Perth's new museum, where it is on display for all to see.

But is it the real Stone of Destiny?

With a blend of humour and fact, Ed briefly tells the story, visiting Moot Hill in the grounds of Scone Palace, Perth, and in the end reveals the true location of The Stone of Destiny, on display for all to see.

For the King.