The removal of Scotlands Stone of Destiny BBC World Service

Scotland s Stone of Destiny, also called the Stone of Scone, had been in London s Westminster Abbey beneath the Coronation Chair since 1296. Click here to subscribe to our channel But in 1950, four Scottish students decided to break into the Abbey in the middle of the night and take it back. Ian Hamilton masterminded the breakin on Christmas Eve. Listen to Witness History: This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram Twitter Facebook BBC World Service website Thanks for watching and subscribing ,BBCWorldService, WorldService