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MSPs are set to debate whether the Stone of Destiny should be returned to Scone Palace in Perthshire. MSPs are set to debate whether the Stone of Destiny should be returned to its Perthshire home.
Ten years ago the stone was returned to Scotland from Westminster Abbey and is now on display at Edinburgh Castle. The stone came back to Scotland from Westminster Abbey 10 years ago and is now on display at Edinburgh Castle.
But Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser is leading a campaign to bring the stone back to its original home. But Deputy Scots Tory leader Murdo Fraser is leading a campaign to bring the stone back to Scone Palace.
The stone, on which Scotland's kings and queens have been crowned for over a thousand years, was returned to Scotland on St Andrew's Day in 1996. The Mid Scotland and Fife MSP has tabled a motion at Holyrood calling for the move, claiming it could also help boost tourism in the area.
It was part of the Conservative Scottish Secretary Michael Forsyth's plan to placate angry Scots. The cushion-shaped sandstone, on which Scotland's kings and queens were crowned for more than 1,000 years, was returned to Scotland on St Andrew's Day in 1996.
Mr Fraser has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament for the stone's return to Scone, from where it was removed by Edward 1st in 1296. We are discussing a pivotal piece of Scotland's history Murdo FraserDeputy Scottish Conservative leader
It was part of the then Conservative Scottish Secretary Michael Forsyth's plan to placate angry Scots.
Speaking ahead of a member's debate on the stone at Holyrood, Mr Fraser said the first step to seeing it moved to the palace was "political willpower".
"We are discussing a pivotal piece of Scotland's history as well as discussing how the stone is best stored to allow the people of Scotland and across the world to view it," he said.
"I believe it is now time for the Stone of Destiny to complete its journey and be returned to Scone Palace, its rightful home."
Mr Fraser said his motion had attracted support from a range of parties, including the Scottish National Party, Lib Dems and Greens.
The Stone of Destiny was taken from Scotland by King Edward I of England, known as the "Hammer of the Scots", in the 13th Century and was installed in Westminster Abbey, where it remained for 700 years.