Falkland Palace & Garden
As we move out of the coronavirus lockdown, we’re pleased to be able to welcome back visitors to our outdoor spaces. Some of our buildings (historic buildings, visitor facilities, cafés and shops) remain closed. The toilet facilities at Falkland Palace are closed. We urge people to follow Scottish government advice to carefully observe social distancing.
Planning your visit
We want you to enjoy your visit to the grounds – your safety is our priority. This means we’ve had to make some changes so that we can keep everyone safe. Please read our Guide on what to expect before you set off.
There are several cafés and tearooms in Falkland village.
We regret that dogs are not permitted in any part of the palace or garden, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Please see our drop-down Facilities below for helpful information about planning your visit.
Mass is still said every Sunday morning in the Chapel Royal.
For more information about planning your visit please see our frequently asked questions.
If you’d like to speak to us we can be contacted by email on falklandpalace@nts.org.uk or telephone 01337 857397.
Facilities & access
- Falkland Palace is unsuitable for wheelchairs or anyone with mobility challenges due to the number of stairs. However, ‘armchair visits’ are available via the guidebook and there’s access to many parts of the garden via the main entrance (some gravel paths).
- The shop is not suitable for wheelchairs – there are four steps into the shop from the street entrance.
- There’s an accessible toilet at the car park in the centre of Falkland, a short walk from the palace.
We have an ongoing programme of accessible content development. Detailed accessibility guides for the most visited Trust places are available on our Accessibility pages as well as links to useful resources.
We’d love you to visit the Euan’s Guide website to review the accessibility of Trust places and tell us (and others) what’s good and where we need to do better.
Parking is available in the nearby public car park.
Follow in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots as you explore the royal apartments. The re-created King’s and Queen’s Rooms allow us to visualise their former splendour.
Discover the fascinating stories of the palace, its residents and its treasures by chatting to our expert (and sometimes costumed) guides.
Visit our physic garden, laden with fragrant Renaissance-era herbs, bedded in the foundations of what was once the Great Hall.
Explore the unique living willow labyrinth or play a game of chess on the giant outdoor board.
Explore the Apothecary, the newest room in the palace, where you can learn about cures for ailments that affected medieval royals and common folk alike. Based on the room’s use for filming Outlander, it’s a fully hands-on experience.
A manual wheelchair is available for visitor use.
The building of Falkland Palace is unsuitable for wheelchairs or anyone with mobility challenges due to the number of stairs. However, ‘armchair visits’ are available via the guidebook and there’s access to many parts of the garden via the main entrance (some gravel paths).
The shop is not suitable for wheelchairs – there are four steps into the shop from the street entrance.
Opening times
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Palace
Last admission is at 16.15
- Current period18 Mar–28 Feb 2021, closed
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Garden
- 18 Mar–2 Jul, closed Current period3 Jul–31 Oct, daily, 11.00–17.00 1 Nov–31 Dec, closed
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Shop
- Current period20 Mar–31 Dec, closed
Entry prices
- Adult
- £6.00
- Concession
- £3.00