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Falkland Palace

Fife, United Kingdom

Falkland Palace in Fife was a favourite retreat of the Scottish kings and of Mary, Queen of Scots, who sought refuge here.

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Illustrative photo, not Falkland Palace. Photo: Jack Calverley / Unsplash
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LOCATIONFife

United Kingdom

About Falkland Palace

Falkland Palace, in the village of Falkland in Fife, is a royal palace of the Scottish kings. Mary, Queen of Scots was especially fond of it and used it as a refuge from the political and religious upheavals of her reign.

Today the palace is under the stewardship of Ninian Stuart, who passes most of his duties to the National Trust for Scotland. Its Chapel Royal is dedicated to Thomas the Apostle, is open to the public and is reserved for Catholic worship.

Highlights

  • Royal palace of the Scottish kings
  • Favourite refuge of Mary, Queen of Scots
  • Chapel Royal dedicated to Thomas the Apostle
  • Outdoor, best on a dry day

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