Sydney Man Charged in Scotland Over Stone of Scone Case Incident
A man from Sydney, Australia, has been charged in Scotland with “malicious mischief” following an incident where a glass case containing the historic stone of Scone was reportedly damaged at perth Museum.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing a man, dressed in a kilt, attempting to break through the protective case housing the ancient sandstone block. The Stone of Scone, also known as the Stone of Destiny, has deep historical ties to the Scottish and British monarchies.
Police confirmed an arrest and subsequent charge following a “disturbance” at the museum, which features the artefact as its central exhibition. On Monday, 35-year-old Arnaud Harixcalde Logan appeared at Perth Sheriff Court. He faces one charge of malicious mischief.
Logan’s address was listed as Sydney, Australia. He did not enter a plea and has been remanded in custody. His next court appearance is scheduled in eight days.
In Scotland, malicious mischief is a legal offense that addresses behavior resulting in damage to or destruction of another person’s property, akin to vandalism in other jurisdictions.
The stone of Scone was relocated to Perth museum in 2024 after a £27 million ($A55 million) redevelopment project. For centuries, the stone has been integral to the coronations of Scottish and UK monarchs. It was controversially housed at Westminster Abbey in England until 1996.
