What does
Falkland have to offer?
 Best
known for its historic Palace, once a hunting lodge used by
the Stuart kings and now maintained by the National Trust
for Scotland, Falkland’s floral features are becoming more
and more of an attraction for visitors each summer. The
village is unquestionably quaint, with many of its mix of
buildings, mostly from the 17th. and 18th. Centuries, still
retaining their pan-tiled roofs, crow-stepped gables and
outside stairs. Many would have a tale to tell about members
of the royal household, courtiers and weavers who lived in
their workplaces those many years ago.
 Falkland
in Bloom sees it as important that the floral enhancement
does not overpower the architecture and natural appeal of
what we consider to be a special place and works hard at
striking an acceptable balance.
The community is well served by shops, pubs and eating
places as well as a pleasant play park and beautiful
scenery, with walks to match. Close to the village of
Falkland lie the Lomond Hills, part of the Fife Regional
Park. Bears, wolves and wildcats once roamed in the forests
here but over the years the trees were cleared for timber or
to create farm land, leaving the traditional moorland now
seen in much of upland Scotland.
 Careful
walkers are welcomed and there is much of interest to see and many routes to
follow laid out on the maps in pamphlets readily available to visitors.
The village is also part host to a carriage
driving event as well as many vintage car enthusiast days and also
demonstrations from the Sealed Knot society. To find out more visit the
Falkland Website. |
