Issue 18What You Need To Know

Scone Palace Garden Fair takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June, from 10am-4.30pm on both days.
Advance TicketsAdvance tickets are available to purchase before the event and admission is set up for both pre-purchased tickets and purchase on arrival.
The main gates open at 9.45am for entry to allow for the short walk up to the event. Entry to the event will be 10am.
How to Get HereScone Palace is only 30 minutes from Dundee, 1 hour from both Edinburgh, and 1.5 hours from Aberdeen and Glasgow.
The address is Scone Palace, Perth PH2 6BD.
By Road: From Dundee, Edinburgh, or Glasgow, follow the signs for the ‘A93 Braemar’. Scone Palace is situated two miles north of Perth on the A93. Please note, there are roadworks currently in the Perth area so you may wish to allow a little extra time for your journey.
By Bike: There is racking available for the storage of cycles. For information on cycle routes in Perthshire please visit Perth & Kinross Council.
By Bus from South Street, Perth: Stagecoach number 3 leaves from South Street, Perth, takes around 6 minutes and costs between £1-£3. For more information on timetables, visit Stagecoach Buses.
By Train: Perth Rail Station is situated 3 miles from Scone Palace. For more information visit ScotRail.
Car ParkingGeneral car parking at the event is signposted with attendants on hand to direct.
Scottish Air Ambulance will be on hand to offer lifts to and from the event via two 6 seater buggies – all donations for this from visitors will go to their charity.
Disabled ParkingDisabled parking is at the Palace main car park, next to the entrance to the event for Blue Badge holders only. There is a network of paths and trails throughout the grounds and on the whole, these are fully accessible.
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Plant CrecheTrellis, Scotland's Horticultural Therapy charity are looking after the Plant Creche this year so you can safely leave your plants to be looked after when your arms get full. All donations for this service go directly to them.
DogsWell-behaved dogs on leads are most welcome. There are water bowls located around the event for their use. Please clean up after your dog and do not leave dogs unattended in parked cars.
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ToiletsAll toilets both outdoor and inside the Palace, are available, with extra temporary toilets available outside, including an accessible one.
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