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Falkland Palace
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- Beautiful garden with large collection of scented early summer blooms
- A magnificent Renaissance royal hunting lodge
- 17th century Flemish tapestries, and portraits of the Stuart Kings and Queens
The only Royal Palace in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, Falkland Palace is an impressive Renaissance building set in the heart of the town at the foot of the Lomond Hills. Built by James IV and James V between 1450 and 1541 the Palace was a country residence of the Stuart monarchs of Scotland for over 200 years.
Lush green lawns, colourful herbaceous borders and many unusual shrubs and trees complete the setting for this memorable property.
| Palace and Garden: 1 Mar to 31 Oct, Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5. | | Shop: 5 Jan to 28 Feb, Thur-Mon 11-3, Sun 1-3; 1 Mar to 31 Oct, Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5; 1 Nov to 24 Dec, Mon-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4. | | Visits outside these times for pre-booked groups by arrangement with the property.
| | Visitors will be welcome to join our guides for a garden guided tour every thursday, 12:30pm & 2.30pm.
| | The Royal Tennis Court will be closed from 6 September for 12 weeks for essential maintenance works. We apologise for any inconvenience. |
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