The Royal Palace of Falkland, set in the heart of the unique medieval village, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary Queen of Scots. Built between 1501 and 1541, the palace is an extremely fine example of Renaissance architecture. It includes the exceptionally beautiful Chapel Royal, and is surrounded by internationally renowned gardens, built in the 1950's.The Royal Tennis Court, reputedly the world's oldest, is still in use today.
Locals and visitors can enjoy the simple pleasures of both informal and guided walks in the Falkland Estate. These are graded by difficulty and include: Arraty Den and Crags, Drumdreel Woods, Douk Plantation, Gilderland, Kilgour Crags, Lomond Hills (East and West), Maspie Den and Waterfall, Royal Walk.
More demanding walks are on offer in the Lomond Hills Craigmead Car Park gives good access for walkers to both the East and West Lomond Hills. It has a picnic area and information boards. It should be noted that the toilets, though provided, are seldom open for public use. This car park is useful for access to the recently extended Mapsie Den walk (down hill).
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The winter in Falkland is very beautiful.
The forests around Falkland were a favourite hunting destination for the Royal Family. Falkland’s combination of history and beauty attracted over 50,000 visitors last year, and we are hopeful this year will see at least as many again. We look forward to welcoming both new and old faces to
The Hayloft Tearoom.
The forests around Falkland were a favourite hunting destination for the Royal Family. Falkland’s combination of history and beauty attracted over 50,000 visitors last year, and we are hopeful this year will see at least as many again. We look forward to welcoming both new and old faces to
The Hayloft Tearoom.