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Falkland Palace
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- Only remaining original garden design by Percy Cane (1948)
- A once favoured place of retreat and leisure for the Stuart Kings and Queens of Scotland, including Mary Queen of Scots
- Beautiful garden with large collection of scented early summer blooms
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 & Garden: 2 Mar to 31 Oct, Mon–Sat 10–5, Sun 1–5.
Gift Shop: as Palace plus 1 Nov to 24 Dec and 5 Jan to 28 Feb, Mon–Sat 11–4, Sun 1–4.
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- CEO joins ranks of vital volunteers
The National Trust for Scotland's Chief Executive Kate Mavor kicked off National Volunteers Week with a spot of volunteering at the conservation charity's Falkland Palace in Fife today (1 June).
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- Take to the hills with the Trust
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is encouraging Scotland to take to the hills this summer, with a brand new walking section on www.nts.org.uk. more>
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