Falkland Palace
A Stuart-era Renaissance hunting palace with the world's oldest real tennis court. Falkland village was a filming location for the 1940s Inverness scenes of the TV series Outlander.
The palace is a leading example of early Scottish Renaissance architecture. James V and Mary, Queen of Scots, often came here to hunt. The restored royal bedchamber and chapel are richly ornate, and the real tennis court in the garden, dating from 1539, is still in use. The village of Falkland is charming, with its old stone houses, and it served as the 1940s Inverness setting for the TV series Outlander. The palace is about 35 km from St Andrews, is managed by the National Trust for Scotland and closes in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. Mar-Oct, 10:00-17:00
Nearby sights
- V&A Dundee
- Elie and Earlsferry
- St Andrews Botanic Garden
- Swilcan Bridge
- West Sands
- Old Course, St Andrews
- West Port
- R&A World Golf Museum