Riders arrive for Scone Palace International Horse Trials

Traders say the inaugural event will be a welcome boost for the local economy.

Haley Bouma

More than 1,000 riders have descended on Perthshire for the inaugural Scone Palace International Horse trials.

With thousands of visitors also expected to attend the event this weekend, traders say it’ll be a welcome boost for the local economy.

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