Underwhelming

Stone of Destiny

Underwhelming:  fail to impress or make a positive impact, disappointment, lame. That is just how Beth reacted when she saw the Stone of Destiny. It is an oblong block of red sandstone that was used in the coronation of Scottish monarchs until the 13th century, and thereafter in the coronation of English and later British monarchs. It was last used in 2023 for the coronation of King Charles.

The stone isn't very big, measuring about 2x1x1 foot on a side; and weighing 335 pounds. The stone is located in a brand new museum in the city of Perth, about an hour-and-a-half train ride from here. She likened her disappointment to that when she first saw Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts; it isn't very big either.

Fortunately, she was accompanied by a Scottish friend of hers (who also was underwhelmed). They made a fun all day trip of it.