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The Stone of Destiny

4 Extra Debut. James Naughtie reflects on a symbol of Scottish pride, the Stone of Scone, and its famous disappearance in 1950. From May 2007.

James Naughtie tells the story of an audacious raid carried out on Christmas Day 1950. Three young men and one woman removed the Stone of Destiny from under King Edward I's Chair in Westminster Abbey, where it had lain since its removal from Scone in Scotland in 1296. The exploit brought the cause of Scottish independence to the front pages. To this day, the Stone, now installed in Edinburgh Castle, remains a symbol of the pride of Scotland in its nationhood.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 17 Jan 2016 03:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 May 2007 20:00
  • Sat 16 Jan 2016 08:00
  • Sat 16 Jan 2016 15:00
  • Sun 17 Jan 2016 03:00