The Countess of Mansfield had a varied career, including working at Christie's and as a professional chef in London, before marrying her husband, the 9th Earl of Mansfield Alexander Murray, in 1985. The couple have four children together. Under their tenure Scone Palace has seen the estate become a major Scottish tourist attraction. As the crowning place of Scottish kings, Scone now is one of Scotland’s great tourist destinations - bringing Scottish history to life, hosting events annually, and housing treasures such as Marie Antoinette’s writing desk.