Royal Burgh of Culross NTS

Royal Burgh of Culross NTS An enchanting Royal Burgh on the coast of Fife. Palace, Garden and Townhouse Shop are open daily, Bessie’s Café Thu-Mon. www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culross

Culross offers a unique look into the past. You can wander the cobbled streets and imagine the girdles being made, the coal mining, the salt panning and the hustle and bustle of a thriving 17th-century port on the River Forth. Explore the beautiful refurbished Palace which dates from 1597 - imagine what it would have been like to live within the splendid interiors, featuring painted woodwork, and

17th- and 18th-century furniture. Take a Town Tour and see the Town House which was once the legal and commercial centre for the town - upstairs, the fine Georgian interior of the council chambers often houses exhibitions, whilst next door is the old courtroom. The Study is where Bishop Leighton of Dunblane reputedly composed his sermons, and can offer a stunning view of the Forth

The palace garden is full of herbs, fruit and vegetables (available to buy in season), which visitors can roam round, hopefully also meeting our dumpy hens! Visit Bessie's Tearoom to taste yummy home made treats.

Look out for our yummy traditional scone recipe from Bessie's Cafe in the Summer edition of the NTS members magazine ☕️ ...
12/06/2026

Look out for our yummy traditional scone recipe from Bessie's Cafe in the Summer edition of the NTS members magazine ☕️ It features our fabulous Visitor Service Supervisor Megan💫

🎬We've got some exciting news from Culross Palace this week!The Palace will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 3rd and Thursda...
02/06/2026

🎬We've got some exciting news from Culross Palace this week!

The Palace will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th June while some filming takes place. We know, we know, we wish we could say more too!

But here's the good news. We'll be running Towntours on both days every hour from 10:30am to 15:30pm. If you've never done one before, this is the perfect excuse. An hour exploring the burgh's most fascinating corners with one of our guides.

Book your spot on the day from the Townhouse shop. Tickets are £8.50 per adult, £3.50 per child and free for under 5s.

👇Who's coming to join us out in the burgh?

🎥Calling all Outlander lovers, we’ve got something special waiting for you at Culross Palace.Join us for a very unique b...
22/05/2026

🎥Calling all Outlander lovers, we’ve got something special waiting for you at Culross Palace.

Join us for a very unique behind the scenes talk about what happened when the Outlander team returned to film Season 7. You’ll hear how the crew recreated those beautiful 18th‑century rooms while keeping the Palace’s delicate interiors safe.

As a final treat, you’ll also get the chance to take a closer look at the iconic dress worn by Geillis Duncan.

📍Location: Culross Palace Courtyard.
🕔Friday 03rd July, 11:00am.
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait too long to book your ticket!

20/05/2026

❌Please note:
Last admission today (20th May) will be at 3:00pm, closing at 4:00pm due to staff shortages.
We are deeply sorry for the disappointment!

It’s hard to describe what a “Spirits of the Palace” tour is like. Tonight’s tour was pretty amazing! One guest was back...
16/05/2026

It’s hard to describe what a “Spirits of the Palace” tour is like. Tonight’s tour was pretty amazing! One guest was back for the second time in a row! Let’s just say that some of the young ladies on the tour will be telling the tales to their grandchildren. The difficult bit is remembering everything that happened, so if any of the ladies who were there tonight would like to try to describe it, please do?
It’s more fun and fascinating than scary, but if you’re brave enough to join us, there are a few tickets left for our June and September tours. We’d love to find out what you think too! 🤔👻

Join us on an exclusive tour of the Palace and find out the fascinating spirits of Culross Palace.

05/05/2026

❌Please note:
Last admission today (05th May) will be at 3:00pm, closing at 4:00pm due to staff shortages.
We are deeply sorry for the disappointment!

Step inside Culross Palace and immerse yourself in history as you discover fascinating stories about the Palace and thos...
27/04/2026

Step inside Culross Palace and immerse yourself in history as you discover fascinating stories about the Palace and those who have lived there. Enjoy stunning interiors, including painted ceilings, and the beautiful garden before treating yourself to something tasty at Bessie's Café ☕🍰

Outlander fans can also spot locations from the hit TV series as Culross has made many appearances 🎥

By visiting you are supporting our charity and helping us care for this special place - thank you.

Plan your visit at nts.org.uk/culross

Culross Palace, Royal Burgh of Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH.

🌞 A sunny weekend is on the way, perfect for a trip to Culross Palace!With warm weather ahead, Culross is the perfect pl...
24/04/2026

🌞 A sunny weekend is on the way, perfect for a trip to Culross Palace!

With warm weather ahead, Culross is the perfect place to wander the cobbled streets, breathe in the scents of our Palace Garden, and explore rooms filled with secrets and stories. And don’t forget to see the Outlander dress now on display!

📍Culross Palace is open everyday 10:00am - 17:00pm (last entry is at 16:00pm).
📍The Townhouse Shop is open everyday 10:00am - 16:45pm.
📍Bessie's Cafe is Thursday-Monday 10:00am - 16:30pm (last orders at 16:00pm).

Thank you to everyone who came on the Spirits of the Palace Tour yesterday. It was the first of the season and an incred...
19/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came on the Spirits of the Palace Tour yesterday. It was the first of the season and an incredible evening! 🙏
It’s simply a Palace tour with a bit of history and stories of former residents, but it’s not every tour when a guest sees a streak of light followed by a disembodied man’s face standing beside the female tour leader, (we know who the lovely chap is) then have a metallic, blood-like taste while in one building but not in the next, and another experiences a “slight tingling like an insect sting” on his hand, and moments later, as the group looks on, it forms the shape of one of the “protection marks” in the Palace…disappearing as soon as he leaves the room! Guests also experienced lots of laughs but also unexpected tears…. a real, rollercoaster of emotions, plus the “usual” footsteps from an “empty” room.
It’s been a much loved, happy home and workplace….a very special wee Palace which never truly rests.
If you’d like to join us for future tours please check out the dates now. Tickets are selling fast.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-spirits-of-the-palace-after-hours-tours-tickets-1985901258122?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=IwVERDUARRsqxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEealxWc0n6nLqK6-HwWq2jASJ57ZAl36zTxJ1VNLi3csnPc2wzwt-gjsCPXlc_aem_d9awnpKAGx5AQq5Sgs8WFg

Join us on an exclusive tour of the Palace and find out the fascinating spirits of Culross Palace.

17/04/2026

⛔️⛔️WE HAVE NOW SOLD OUT!!⛔️⛔️

👻Only THREE tickets left for tomorrow’s event!

Our Spirits of the Palace – After Hours Tours are almost completely sold out. We’ve got just three tickets left for tomorrow Saturday 18th of April, and four remaining for the 16th of May.

If you’ve been curious about the haunted rooms of Culross Palace, this is your final chance to join us tomorrow! Exploring the Palace after dark is an unforgettable experience… and you never know who you might meet along the way.

🎟️Date: Saturday 18th of April.
📍Location: Culross Palace Courtyard.
🕔Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm (may run a little longer).

💻 These last tickets will disappear fast, grab yours now:

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4 Miles East Of The Kincardine Bridge
Dunfermline
KY128JH

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