STONE OF DESTINY REVEALS MORE OF ITS SECRETS

[CUTTING-EDGE digital technologies and scientific analysis have revealed more of the story of the Stone of Destiny – also known as the Stone of Scone – the ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy which has long held fascination and intrigue due to the mystery of its earliest origins.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES), which cares for the Stone of Destiny on behalf of the Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia, have carried out the work at the Engine Shed, Scotland’s national building conservation centre, to prepare it for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey.

A new digital 3D model of the stone has been created, allowing the stone to be viewed from different perspectives in higher detail than ever before. That has revealed previously unrecorded markings on the stone’s surface, which have the appearance of Roman numerals. The digital imaging has also improved visibility of the geological features of the stone, such as cross-