Between 1501 and 1541, King James IV and his son, James V, commissioned the best architects and craftsmen to create a ‘pleasure palace’ for their beloved country pursuits of falconry and hunting. The end result was Falkland, one of Scotland’s finest Renaissance palaces. The Stuart kings were frequent residents here, and Mary, Queen of Scots said it reminded her of the chateaux of the French Royal Court where she grew up.
Last admission to Palace and Garden is at 16:15.
