Falkland

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Falkland

TitleFalkland

CountyFife

CoordinatesLat : 56.25 Lon : -3.2

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Description Incorrect Description? Tell Us!Falkland is a town and former royal burgh in Fife, Scotland at the foot of the Lomond Hills. The conservation village is best known as the location of Falkland Palace, begun in 1500 by James IV, and the best example of French-influenced Renaissance architecture in the United Kingdom. The palace was built to accommodate the royal Court when they came to Falkland to hunt in the nearby forests; Mary Queen of Scots was a frequent visitor.

Whilst Oliver Cromwell's troops didn't directly damage the palace, a fire in 1654 destroyed the East Range. The Court never returned to Falkland Palace after 1665 and until the 19th century the village and palace were neglected. In the late 19th century extensive rebuilding and restoration work began. Today the palace and gardens are open to the public through the National Trust for Scotland.

Weaving was a major local means of employment from the late 19th century until as recently as the mid 1970s.

The village's coat of arms shows a stag under an oak tree.

Other features of the village include an old horse market, also including the Falkland Cricket Club, and the Falkland Golf Club.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Falkland"

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Local Campsites

Woodland Gardens Caravan Camping is 10.13 Miles away

Local Tourist Attractions

Cluny Clays is 6.66 Miles away
Griselda Hill Pottery is 9.24 Miles away
Kirkcaldy Swimming Pool is 9.87 Miles away

Local Golf Courses

Green Hotel Golf Club is 9.05 Miles away
Murrayshall Golf Club is 13.52 Miles away

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