Hi Ruth,
I am originally from England, I have my Grannies favourite recipe book, and there is a traditional recipe for scones which my family and I have enjoyed many times. One of the best tips I can give you, is to handle the dough as little as possible.
Recipe:-
8 oz self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 oz butter
1 oz sugar
2 oz currants or sultanas
1 egg (med) beaten with sufficient milt to make 1/4 pint.
Method:-
1. Mix flour and salt, rub in butter.
2. Stir in sugar and fruit
3. Add egg and milk mixture, reserving a little for brushing on the tops
4. Knead lightly on a floured surface and pull pieces apart and shape into circles 1/2" thick.
5. Place on a greased baking tray and brush the tops with the egg.
6. Bake in a hot oven 220 c/425f gas mark 7 for about 10 minutes.
A scone dough should be soft and spongy, handle VERY lightly for best results.
Good luck, hope you can get the clotted cream and jam lol!!
Let me know how you get on, but don't be disheartened if they don't turn out first time, it takes practice, just don't mess about with them too much, they don't need to look perfect, just taste delicious!!
Izy in Spain.