The Stone has a chequered history. Until 1296 it was located at Scotland's historic capital, Scone (pronounced skoon) where it was used as a coronation seat for the kings of Scotland. Edward I of England stole it and transferred the cushion shaped sandstone artifact to Westminster Abbey, England where it remained as a coronation seat for English and British kings until its return to Edinburgh Castle, Scotland in 1996. However, there is now a debate in the Scottish Parliament around a mooted return to Scone Palace. The Scottish tourism minister believes the Stone should stay in situ following public consultation. Seemingly, the debate remains unresolved.

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