#StoneofScone (/ˈskuːn/; Scottish Gaelic: An #LiaFàil, meaning Stone of Destiny, also called clach-na-cinneamhuinn; Scots: Stane o Scone) is an oblong block of red sandstone that was used in the coronation of Scottish

#StoneofScone (/ˈskuːn/; Scottish Gaelic: An #LiaFàil, meaning Stone of Destiny, also called clach-na-cinneamhuinn; Scots: Stane o Scone) is an oblong block of red sandstone that was used in the coronation of Scottish

'As long as it's in Scotland I'm happy': The 1950 heist to reclaim the ancient Stone of Destiny In a daring raid 75 years ago, four university students stole back an early symbol of the Scottish kings. It had been taken by an English monarch more than six centuries before.

In 1296, King Edward I, the English monarch, stole the Stone of Destiny from Scotland. 600 years later, four students decided to take it back. Here's @BBCNews's story on the 1950 heist to reclaim the ancient relic.

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Fragments of Stone of Scone tracked down to reveal a hidden history The Stone of Scone, also known as the Stone of Destiny, is a treasured relic of history in Great Britain, used for centuries as an accompaniment to the coronation of kings. This 152 kg (335 lb) sandst...

Fragments of #StoneOfScone tracked down to reveal a hidden #history

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Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of Destiny A man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny.

Man charged after #kilt -wearing attacker smashes case holding #Scotland’s #StoneOfDestiny / #StoneOfScone
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I wonder if the #StoneOfScone was a #scone that stayed too long in the oven 🤔👑

(Part 2) THIS DAY IN HISTORY - April 11, 1951: The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, is found after being taken by Scottish nationalist students.

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(Part 1) THIS DAY IN HISTORY - April 11, 1951: The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, is found after being taken by Scottish nationalist students.

#comic #webcomic #comicstrip #history #historycomics #humor #thisdayinhistory #StoneofScone

#stuffthebritishstole is talking about the #Kohinoor, I don't care
>they're talking about the #stoneofscone
I am awake and baying for the blood of the English
#cbc #cbet #windsor

Image of a Duolingo bear that has the sentence "I am keeping a stone." Below is the correct translation into Scottish Gaelic "Tha mi a' cumail clach."

Image of a Duolingo character who gives the sentence "Tha mi a' goid clach." Below is the correct translation of "I am stealing a stone."

On Christmas day, Duolingo gave me these two sentences to translate to/from Scottish Gaelic.

"I am stealing a stone."
"I am keeping a stone."

Seems a bit on the nose, Duo 👀

#Scotland #Gaelic #Duolingo #Iykyk #StoneofScone #