But the Stone of Destiny was returned to Scottish soil in 1996 700 years after it had been taken south by the English.
The Stone of Destiny was returned by the English people in July 1996. 
mnli hypothesis: The Stone of Destiny was returned by the English people in July 1996.  premise: But the Stone of Destiny was returned to Scottish soil in 1996 700 years after it had been taken south by the English.