Falkland, Fife
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Falkland is a charming village which lies at the foot of East Lomond, one of the three Lomond hills. The village is packed with history and it was named a Royal Burgh by James 11 in 1458. Falkland Palace was built on the site of Falkland Castle in the 15th century. I love the setting of the palace with the contrast of the formal gardens against the back drop of the hill. The Royal Tennis Court built in 1539 for James V, is the oldest tennis court in the UK. It’s real tennis that played here with a more complex scoring system than the current game. The score lines are adorned with paintings of crowns. Mary, Queen of Scots, is said to have created a great stir when she abandoned her stiff skirt to don breeches to play here. The court is still used by a local club
Falkland Palace
The whole village is pretty with restored “Little Houses” used as residences or business premises. There are a couple of good tearooms, Kynd Kittocks and the Hayloft.
One of the Little Houses in Falkland
I would recommend that you go up East Lomond. It only takes about an hour to ascend and descent as there is a car park with picnic benches and toilets half way up. There’ s a good path to the summit and the panoramic views over the Forth Estuary are great. You’ll see a brown sign for the car park at the roadside on the A912 just east of Falkland
