By Auslan Cramb, Scottish Correspondent
Alex Salmond arriving at the Scottish Grand Committee in Dumfries
carrying the Stone of Destiny
Scottish, English and British monarchs have been crowned on the ancient coronation stone since the ninth century.
It spent 700 years under the chair in Westminster Abbey after it was seized in 1296 by King Edward I, and was finally returned to Scotland 12 years ago.
It has since been viewed at Edinburgh Castle by tens of thousands of people, and is regarded as a symbol of Scottish independence.
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Monday, July 07, 2008