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muriel_volestrangler

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44. No, it's been in Edinburgh Castle since 1996

Tue Sep 16, 2014, 04:45 PM

Sep 2014

On St Andrews Day, 30 November 1996, the Stone of Destiny finally returned to its homeland amid much ceremony, and was installed in Edinburgh Castle, taking its place alongside the Honours of Scotland, the country’s crown jewels. About 10,000 people lined the Royal Mile to watch the procession of dignitaries and troops escort the stone from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the castle.

You can see the Stone of Destiny and the Honours of Scotland for yourself at Edinburgh Castle or you can see the replica of the stone that sits in the grounds of Scone Palace in Perthshire.

http://www.visitscotland.com/about/arts-culture/uniquely-scottish/stone-destiny

The agreement is that it will be used in the next coronation in Westminster Abbey. Though if independence happens, that might be changed, I suppose (will there be a separate Scottish coronation?)

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What the Hell Is Going On in Scotland? Let John Oliver Explain [View all] geardaddy Sep 2014 OP

Ironically, in the UK we get "the uploader has not made this video available in your country" muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #1

Well, if that's not censorship I don't know what is geardaddy Sep 2014 #2

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That is the right answer. geardaddy Sep 2014 #43

How can anyone living in the modern era not understand the concept of rights management CBGLuthier Sep 2014 #41

I stand corrected. geardaddy Sep 2014 #42

You can always use Tor Warpy Sep 2014 #5

Try using a proxy server in the US. nt Cali_Democrat Sep 2014 #14

That's funny considering the BBC blocks Dr. Who in America,....and he sounds Scottish. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #16

try this program called Hola IcyPeas Sep 2014 #25

Thanks (and to others for suggestions) muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #26

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Too funny! However, he did hit on all the big problems Warpy Sep 2014 #4

yeah...the 1670s! n/t pink-o Sep 2014 #35

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That part was hysterical.. virgdem Sep 2014 #46

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mine too, marions ghost roguevalley Sep 2014 #18

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St. David's Cross is gold on a black background. geardaddy Sep 2014 #21

This was brilliant nt Tree-Hugger Sep 2014 #20

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Unicorn huh? hootinholler Sep 2014 #29

Well, the unicorn is a supporter of Scotland's coat of arms. sarge43 Sep 2014 #37

Truly hilarious! Samantha Sep 2014 #30

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Seeing him perform live in November Godhumor Sep 2014 #33

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who has the Stone of Scune right now, anyway? pink-o Sep 2014 #36

It's under the cornation throne in Westminister Abbey. n/t sarge43 Sep 2014 #39

No, it's been in Edinburgh Castle since 1996 muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #44

Ah. Thanks for the info. sarge43 Sep 2014 #45

I watched this last night. F'ing brilliant! KnR! Glassunion Sep 2014 #38

Kick for Unicorns! Thanks for posting! nt adirondacker Sep 2014 #47