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Falkland Palace

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Country home of eight Stuart monarchs, built in the 16th century by James IV and James V. There are two parts, a twin-towered gatehouse and the royal apartments. The gatehouse contains James VI's canopied bed. The drawing room ceiling is decorated with the coats of arms of the Stuart Kings. The gatehouse contains tapestries and replicas of 16th and 17th century furniture. The King's bedchamber in the royal apartments also has a painted ceiling and the bed in which James V died. The grounds contain a royal tennis court built for James V. Gardens.
Falkland, Central Scotland, Scotland, KY15 7BU

About Falkland Palace
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: on A912, 10 m (16 km) from M90 junction 8, 11 m (17.7km) N Kirkcaldy
Website: Falkland Palace
Phone: 0844 4932 186
Fax: 0844 4932 188
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Nearest Towns and Villages Norham - 55.2 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 56.2 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 56.8 miles away Tweedmouth - 58.2 miles away Spittal - 58.7 miles away Etal - 59.8 miles away Ford - 61 miles away Holy Island - 67.4 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Creg-Ny-Baa - 2.1 miles from Falkland Palace Freuchie, Fife Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £310

The Longhouse - 12.8 miles from Falkland Palace Crook of Devon, Central Scotland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £250

7a St Johns Place - 13 miles from Falkland Palace Perth, Central Scotland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £395

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Nearest Hotels

The Covenanter Hotel - 0 miles from Falkland Palace Glenrothes, Fife Stay from: £109.50

Covenanter Hotel - 0.2 miles from Falkland Palace Falkland, Fife Stay from: £46.00

The Lomond Hills Hotel - 1.9 miles from Falkland Palace Cupar, Fife Stay from: £59.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Ochil Villa B&B - 1.8 miles from Falkland Palace Cupar, Fife From: £100.00

Westfield House - 8.6 miles from Falkland Palace Cupar, Fife From: £66.00

The Muirs Inn - 9 miles from Falkland Palace Milnathort, Tayside From: £65.00

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