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Ancient tennis court closes for repairs
02/09/2010
A series of important repairs is set to start next week on the famous Royal Tennis Court at the National Trust for Scotland’s Falkland Palace near Cupar in Fife.
Over the next three months an extensive programme of work, including repairs to the roof of the viewing gallery, will be carried out on the 16th century structure, which is the only surviving court of its kind in Britain.
“A lot of visitors come to see the court, and it is still used by a local group of enthusiastic members who regularly play competitive matches with other real tennis clubs from south of the border,” said Karen Caldwell, Property Manager at Falkland Palace.
“It’s definitely a very valued feature on the property and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to secure funding for its repair.”
The project, which starts on 6th September, will take around three months to complete. The court will be closed to members of the public during this time.
The works cost around £55,000 and will be funded party by Historic Scotland and contributions from an anonymous donor.
“A lot of visitors come to see the court, and it is still used by a local group of enthusiastic members who regularly play competitive matches with other real tennis clubs from south of the border,” said Karen Caldwell, Property Manager at Falkland Palace.
“It’s definitely a very valued feature on the property and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to secure funding for its repair.”
The project, which starts on 6th September, will take around three months to complete. The court will be closed to members of the public during this time.
The works cost around £55,000 and will be funded party by Historic Scotland and contributions from an anonymous donor.
