SCONE PALACE yesterday celebrated Tartan Day by launching a new tartan of their own.

The Murray of Scone was commissioned by Viscountess Stormont to commemorate the 700 year anniversary of the enthronement of Robert the Bruce at Scone Palace.

It was designed by Johnstons of Elgin, who took inspiration from a number of sources.

Viscountess Stormont explained, “The black was inspired by the Murray of Tullibardine family tartan.

“The blue came from the Earl of Mansfield’s coat of arms and the blue lion of the Bruce clan crest.

“The green draws inspiration from Moot Hill, the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, and the earthy tones derive from the land.”

Scone Palace has been in the ownership of the Murray family for over 400 years, after Sir David Murray was gifted it by James VI.

In 1604 Sir David Murray was created Lord of Scone and was later made Viscount of Stormont, a stewartry in the vicinity of Scone. In 1776 William Murray, fourth son of the 5th Viscount Stormont, was created Earl of Mansfield, a title the family continues to hold.

The Viscountess sported the new tartan yesterday, while enjoying an alfresco picnic in the grounds of the palace.

Scone Palace is holding a series of events to mark the 700th anniversary of the inauguration of Bruce, which took place on Moot Hill in 1306.

Events will culminate with a pageant weekend which will take place from April 29 to May 1.