Falkland is a town situated at the north foot of the East Lomond Hill, in the heart of the Kingdom of Fife. The town received its Royal Charter in 1458. Falkland is small but picturesque, with traditional shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and lodges. Its unique charm and history led to Falkland being recognised as the first conservation village in Scotland. Architecturally the burgh is of great interest with many houses being over 300 years old having the thatched roofs replaced with pantiles. The layout is typically medieval with main street and narrow cross wynds. There is the Old Town House, Moncreif House, the Parish Church and many more. In the 14th century the Macduff’s castle ruled from this strategic site, foundations of the castle can be traced in the grounds of Falkland Palace. The Palace was built by King James II, one of the finest examples of French renaissance architecture. It was built to accommodate the royal court and used mainly as a hunting lodge. Fire destroyed the east range of the palace in 1654 and the court never returned. The National Trust for Scotland restored the palace in 1954. Britain’s oldest tennis court was built here in 1539, there is a Horsemarket, a cricket club and a nine hole golf course
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Green House Chinese Restaurant
Stag Inn Restaurant Bar
School
Falkland House School
Falkland House School
Falkland Primary School
Shops
R Beveridge Violin Shop
Adobe
Cottage Craft Centre
Maspie House
The Hayloft
The Wee Bakers
Alldays
Pillars of Hercules Organics
Places to Stay near Falkland
The Bruce Inn (0.09 miles)
15th Century Inn in the historic town of Falkland, overlooking the spectacular Falkland Palace. The former Royal Hunting Lodge was, at one time, home to Mary Queen of Scots and Rob Roy plus countless Kings ... More | visit website
The Covenanter Hotel (0.12 miles)
The Covenanter Hotel is an early 17th Century coaching inn situated opposite the fountain right in the heart of the village. The hotel is full of character with original oak beams, low ceilings and period ... More | visit websiteThe Kilnhouse B+B (1.05 miles)
Lomond Hills Hotel & Leisure Centre (1.92 miles)
Myres Castle (2.22 miles)
Myres Castle is a wonderful family home, steeped in history, dating back to around 1530. This recently refurbished castle is surrounded by a 44 acre estate, beautiful gardens, hard tennis court and helipad and fully ... More
Balgeddie House Hotel (3.11 miles)
Balgeddie House Hotel, Superbly set within its own beatifully landscaped grounds and gardens in the centre of the Kingdom of Fife, its the perfect location for either a tranquil business stay, holiday break, private function ... More | visit website
The Greenside Hotel (3.54 miles)
Balbirnie House (3.95 miles)
Balbirnie is a quite unique, multi-award winning hotel combining understated luxury with superb service and outstanding value. A delightful old Georgian house, Balbirnie is Grade A listed circa 1777, and sits as the centrepiece ... More | visit website
Edenshead Stables B & B (4.09 miles)
B&B NEAR CUPAR 12 miles , PERTH 12 miles & KINROSS 7 miles
Edenshead Stables B&B is a charming house in peaceful countryside on the edge of the village ... More | visit website
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