Visit Falkland, Fife Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Falkland, Fife

  

Falkland, Fife Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Falkland, Fife

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Falkland, Fife history

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The lands of Kilgour existed at Falkland prior to the 12th century. However, this was not until the erection of Falkland Castle some time after 1160 which was the crucial factor in the birth of the village.

Falkland, Fife culture & places

One of the country’s leading environmental festivals, The Big Tent, was held for several years up to 2012 in the grounds of Falkland Estate in July. The 2018 Craft Symposium celebrates traditional crafts and craftsmanship.

Falkland, Fife etymology

The earliest forms of this name include Falleland (c. 1128) and Falecklen. The second element is the Scottish Gaelic lann (enclosure) or possibly its Pictish cognate. The first element could be the Gaelic falach (hidden), failc (wash), or falc (heavy rain) The later folk etymologies “falcon land” and “folkland” are not plausible.

Falkland, Fife landmarks

Scotland’s first conservation village is best known as Falkland Palace, begun in 1500 by James IV. The palace was built to accommodate the royal court when they came to Falkland to hunt in the nearby forests.

You can visit Falkland, Fife places with Walkfo Falkland, Fife to hear history at Falkland, Fife’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Falkland, Fife has 6 places to visit in our interactive Falkland, Fife map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Falkland, Fife, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Falkland, Fife places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Falkland, Fife & the surrounding areas.

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6 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Falkland, Fife tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Falkland, Fife

  

Best Falkland, Fife places to visit

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Falkland, Fife has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Falkland, Fife’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Falkland, Fife’s information audio spots:

Falkland Palace Falkland Palace, in Falkland, Fife, is a royal palace of the Scottish Kings. It was one of the favourite places of Mary, Queen of Scots, providing an escape from political and religious turmoil. It is under the stewardship of Ninian Stuart, who delegates most of his duties to The National Trust.

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