Falkland Palace & Garden
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Overview
Set in the conservation village of Falkland, Falkland Palace was the hunting palace of the Stuart monarchs, and is a fine building, with a French-Renaissance style south wing. It was partially ruined by Cromwell, so the east range is now ruined. The beautiful Chapel Royal and King's Bedchamber are the Palace's most notable features, and it is also home to the oldest royal tennis court in Britain, built for James V in 1539. The garden has a spectacular delphinium border, and was designed by Percy Cane. Recorded sacred music is played hourly in the Chapel. Please telephone for details of concerts, recitals etc.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Palace & Garden open Mar-Oct, Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5 (last admission 4.30). Shop open 4 Jan-Feb, Sat-Wed 11-4, Sun 12-5; Mar-Oct, Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5; Nov-23 Dec, Mon-Sat 11-4, Sun 12-4
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
This 20-mile wide peninsula between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay is an ancient kingdom, once the home of Scotland’s kings and saints. Despite its modern bridges it still seems curiously detached from the rest of the country.
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