From 1301 to 1996 ( except for a short time in 1950 when it was temporarily stolen by Scottish nationalists ) , the chair also housed the Stone of Scone upon which the kings of Scots are crowned .
From 1301 to 1996 ( except for 1950 when it was briefly stolen by Scottish nationalists ) , the chair also housed the Stone of Scone upon which the kings of Scotland are crowned .