Falkland Palace & Garden NTS

Falkland Palace & Garden NTS The National Trust for Scotland's 500 year old Royal Palace in Fife. The Palace and gardens host events throughout the year.
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A splendid renaissance country Palace built with French flair by James the IV and James V in the 1500’s. The Royal Palace of Falkland was a favoured hunting retreat for the Stuart Monarchs, including Mary Queen of Scots. The Palace is elaborately decorated and furnished, with antiques dating back to the Stuart Dynasty, 17th Century Flemish tapestries and stunning 19th century painted interiors. The Chapel Royal, dating from the reign of James V is still used as a place of worship today. The Palace also has Britain’s oldest remaining Real Tennis court which was built in 1539 and the only surviving Percy Cane designed garden.

There’s something rather special about Falkland Palace after the doors have closed for the day.This September, join us b...
15/09/2026

There’s something rather special about Falkland Palace after the doors have closed for the day.

This September, join us by candlelight in the historic Chapel Royal for an evening of beautiful music, with Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major performed by the Salon String Quartet with guest violist Claire Davis.

Tickets are already selling quickly, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to book.

Come and experience the Palace in a different light, surrounded by candlelight and the wonderful sound of live music. 🎶✨

📆Friday 25 September
🕰️ 7pm
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/schubert-by-candlelight-at-falkland-palace-tickets-1991267043330

It may be mid-September, but the butterflies are still out in force at Falkland Palace! 🦋
15/09/2026

It may be mid-September, but the butterflies are still out in force at Falkland Palace! 🦋

👻 DO YOU DARE TO GO FIRST? 👻As darkness falls and the doors close for the night, will you be brave enough to step inside...
14/09/2026

👻 DO YOU DARE TO GO FIRST? 👻

As darkness falls and the doors close for the night, will you be brave enough to step inside Falkland Palace after hours? 🕯️

There are still tickets available for the first few nights, but they won’t be around for long!

Book now via the link in the comments below… if you’re brave enough! 👀

🎶 An Evening of Mandolins & Guitars at Falkland Palace 🎸Join us in the atmospheric Chapel Royal for Lucky Pluckers - an ...
13/09/2026

🎶 An Evening of Mandolins & Guitars at Falkland Palace 🎸

Join us in the atmospheric Chapel Royal for Lucky Pluckers - an evening of wonderful music performed by the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra.

From classical favourites and traditional folk to music from film, musicals and modern compositions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

📅Saturday 10th October
🕰️ 7:00pm - 8:45pm (Doors open at 6:30)

🎟️Tickets available now via Eventbrite - link in the comments below 👇

🎃 THE SECRET OF THE SCARECROW IS COMING TO FALKLAND PALACE! 🎃Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure in the gar...
13/09/2026

🎃 THE SECRET OF THE SCARECROW IS COMING TO FALKLAND PALACE! 🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure in the gardens!

Follow the trail around Falkland Palace, find the scarecrows hiding amongst the autumn leaves and tick them off your trail sheet. But there’s one scarecrow you won’t find…

Can you work out what the missing scarecrow was scared of and uncover The Secret of the Scarecrow?

Solve the mystery and there’s a spooktacular prize waiting for you at the end!

Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and make your visit extra spooky. The trail is entirely outdoors, so wrap up warm and be prepared for the autumn weather.

📅 Monday 5 October – Saturday 31 October 2026
⏰ 11am–5pm
👧 £5 per child – includes trail sheet and prize
👨 £2 per accompanying adult – including NTS members
👶 0–18 months free – no trail sheet or prize included
🏰 Palace admission is separate, with usual admission applying
🎟️ Book online or pay on the door

Tickets are now LIVE!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/falkland-palace-halloween-trail-2026-secret-of-the-scarecrows-tickets-2000824044578?aff=oddtdtcreator

Who will you find hiding in the gardens? And what could possibly have scared the missing scarecrow away? 👀

🍂The gardens are starting to take on their beautiful autumn colours, with crisp leaves underfoot and plenty to enjoy as ...
12/09/2026

🍂The gardens are starting to take on their beautiful autumn colours, with crisp leaves underfoot and plenty to enjoy as the season changes. 🌿🍁

Come and see us this autumn! We’re open daily until 31 October, 9:30am–5pm, with last Palace entry at 4:15pm.

Keep sending us your autumnal pics - we love seeing them! 📸🧡
11/09/2026

Keep sending us your autumnal pics - we love seeing them! 📸🧡

THE JESTER HAS AWAKENED!🤡🩸For the first time ever, Falkland Palace is hosting a brand-new, interactive horror experience...
11/09/2026

THE JESTER HAS AWAKENED!🤡🩸

For the first time ever, Falkland Palace is hosting a brand-new, interactive horror experience: Escape the Fright Night – Jingles’ Revenge!

Centuries ago, the court jester was brutally murdered on these grounds. Now, Jingles has returned to transform the historic gardens into a dark, twisted playground. Can you solve the sinister questions along the path to escape the gardens alive, or will you become part of his story?

📅 24th of October

🗓️ Timed Entry: Slots every 30 mins (7:00 PM – 10:30 PM)

⚠️ Age 13+ (must be accompanied by an adult)

🎟️ Tickets MUST be booked in advance! No walk-ins.

Will you survive the night? Grab your tickets before they sell out:

👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/escape-the-fright-night-2026-tickets-2000622914994

Good luck! 🤡

🎃 DID YOU KNOW? Our Halloween Trail is returning to Falkland Palace this October!From Monday 5 October to Saturday 31 Oc...
11/09/2026

🎃 DID YOU KNOW? Our Halloween Trail is returning to Falkland Palace this October!

From Monday 5 October to Saturday 31 October, our beautiful gardens will once again be transformed for a month of Halloween fun. Follow the trail, explore the grounds, uncover the clues and, of course, there’ll be prizes to be won every day!

Our Halloween Trail is always one of our busiest events of the year, and we absolutely love seeing families exploring Falkland Palace in all its autumnal glory, with every corner bringing something a little different.

And this year? We’re creating another brand-new trail for 2026, with plenty of surprises along the way…

👻 Keep your eyes peeled for tickets going live! They’ll be available soon on Eventbrite, so make sure you’re following us so you don’t miss the announcement.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to our beautiful Palace for a very spooky October!

📅 On this day in 1561, Mary, Queen of Scots began her first royal progress through Scotland after returning from France....
11/09/2026

📅 On this day in 1561, Mary, Queen of Scots began her first royal progress through Scotland after returning from France.

Mary had arrived back in Scotland only a few weeks earlier, on 19th August, and was now beginning the enormous task of travelling through the kingdom she had inherited as an infant. Her first progress lasted until 29th September and took the young queen through several important Scottish towns and royal residences.

Falkland Palace formed part of Mary’s royal world during this period. Built and transformed by her father, James V, Falkland was one of the places where Mary could indulge in the pursuits for which the Palace had been designed: hunting, riding, sport and recreation.
Mary would become particularly associated with Falkland. The Palace had a character quite different from the great ceremonial residences of Edinburgh and Stirling, and the young queen is said to have loved it for its resemblance to the French châteaux among which she had grown up. 🏰

Her relationship with Falkland would continue throughout her Scottish reign, with the Palace becoming one of her favourite retreats and a place where she could enjoy the countryside, hunting and the royal sports that had been so important to her father.

Today, when you walk through Falkland’s gardens or look towards the ancient tennis court, you are walking through the landscape that Mary herself knew nearly five centuries ago. 🌳👸

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High Street
Falkland
KY157BU

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+441337857397

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