The palace was built to accommodate the royal Court when they came to Falkland to hunt in the nearby forests. Mary Queen of Scots was a frequent visitor.

In 1654 a fire destroyed the East Range and after 1665 the Court never returned to Falkland Palace. In the late 19th century extensive rebuilding and restoration work began. Today the palace and gardens are open to the public through the National Trust for Scotland.

Falkland was made a conservation area in 1970 and a walk through the village will unveil many listed buildings.

There are many places to eat in Falkland including traditional Scottish Fayre at Kind Kyttocks Kitchen, an organic menu at the Pillars of Hercules farm cafe and home baking at The Hayloft Tea room.

Every year Falkland comes alive with flowers through Falkland in Bloom in which local residents and businesses display flowers in window boxes, hanging baskets and farm carts.

The Falkland Festival and the 3rd Traditional Music Festival will be showcasing some of Scotland’s well known acts from the 20th of June to the 28th.

Falkland is located at the foot of the Lomond Hills. The conservation village is best known as the location of Falkland Palace, begun in 1500 by James IV, and the best example of French-influenced Renaissance architecture still existing in the United Kingdom.