In the run up to the 1996 General Election John Major decided to return the stone to Scotland - I wonder why?

As a result I felt the story had to be updated and added a few lines to the original

That part of the story is over and done
For the stone was returned in 1951
But some folk will tell you that it looked at bit queer
But that's no' surprising for the real yin stayed here

Mair than 40 years later in the year '96
The P.M. John Major was up to his tricks
"The election is coming, I might no' get in
I'll gie the Scoots back their stane
And it might save my skin"

So arrangements were made for the stane to come back
The Army would guard it to stop an attack
Butis wisnae tae go to the Palace in Scone
But instead to the castle in Edinburgh toon

The stane now it sits in its new resting place
Beside the Scot's crown,the sceptre and mace
But one thing about it that isnae sae guid
If you want to go see it it will cost you five quid