We have a downloadable map (PDF 1.33MB) which shows the layout of the estate, its paths, landscape features, buildings and businesses.

If you want to delve deeper in to the history of Falkland Estate then available to buy is 'Falkland Estate - an unfolding history' by Kenny Taylor. The book traces the history of Falkland Estate through the people and the landscape.

Also available by the same author is the Four Walks Guide, with inspirational walks around Falkland Estate.

Guides for sale:

'Falkland Estate - an unfolding history' - £4

Four Walks Guide - £2

Special offer - buy both Kenny Taylor guides for £5.

Postcards are also available from 50p.

Tom Clark Poetry £2

Place-Names, Protein and Power - the Meaning of the Falkland Trenches £2.

Contact 01337 858838 or info@centreforstewardship.org.uk to buy.

Visiting the House of Falkland

The House of Falkland has been described as "a rare undiscovered jewel", nestled at the foot of the East Lomond Hill.

Built between 1839 and 1844 by William Burn, one of the pre-eminent Victorian country house architects, its interiors date from the 1880s onwards when the Marquess of Bute's craftsmen applied their arts and crafts style to many of the rooms. More information on the House of Falkland and its designed landscape can be found in the Historic Scotland Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes.

The House is in the care of Falkland Centre for Stewardship and it is currently in use as a residential school. Access to the House for guided tours can be arranged through Falkland Centre for Stewardship. .

Please call the office to discuss on 01337 858838.

Welcome to Falkland Estate

Falkland Estate sits at the very heart of Fife, some 35 miles north of Edinburgh. There have been settlements here from at least the time of the Iron Age people who built hill forts. It was a favourite royal hunting ground of the Stuart monarchs and home to Victorian leaders of rural and architectural style. Nowadays, it is a place of thoughtful stewardship of land, nature and community.

The Estate covers around some 1900 hectares, just under one-fifth of which is wooded, with the rest divided between arable farmland on the low ground and rough grazing on the hills. More than a third is an important "designed" landscape whose major elements date from the 19th century.

Falkland Estate is today a place of recreation for many visitors. It has a network of pleasure walks from the Victorian and Edwardian periods.*

We hope that you have an enjoyable visit to the Estate. There are interpretation boards to help guide your way. Please look after the Estate responsibility, following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Please note that Falkland Estate is a working farm and there are often tractors and other farming machinery in use.

We have a downloadable map (PDF 1.33MB) which shows the layout of the estate, its paths, landscape features, buildings and businesses.

There is no charge to visit Falkland Estate and access is available every day of the year. If you would like to help maintain this beautiful landscape then please consider making a donation or joining Friends of Falklands Heritage.

*extract from Kenny Taylor's 'Falkland Estate, an unfolding history'

School Visits

School parties are welcome to visit Falkland Estate. We may be able to offer you some facilities such as use of the Workshop (with toilets and kitchen), maps and guided tours in return for a donation to the work of the charity. It is important that ALL school and nursery groups inform us of when they are coming - this is for your own safety given that Falkland Estate is a working farm and we need to be aware of where you are going on the Estate.

Audio Walk

Take a walk with a difference! An (up to) two hour walk through the upland landscape of Falkland Estate. Audio walks were created by sound artists David Chapman and Louise K Wilson who have been working with us over the last two years to research, explore and uncover the sonic properties of the estate.

MP3 players available from our offices or download to your own player (MP3 files in Zip archive 62MB) There is also a downloadable map to help you on your way.

Please note that due to the 2012 storms, the audio walk trail is not passable in many areas but we have left the trail on the website for you to listen to.

Squirrel

Coming soon in 2013 - a new squirrel trail. Updates soon.

(Image of red squirrel is copyright SNH).

Directions - on foot

From the Village of Falkland - After turning into Falkland's main street (passing the Palace on your right), continue past the fountain, and keep straight ahead into the street called Westport (passing the Violin Shop on the right). At the end of the village, turn right (following the sign for the Cricket Club). Go through the main gates and you are at the entrance to Falkland Estate.

Directions - by bus

There are bus stops in both the village of Falkland and by the Pillars of Hercules cafe. Check Travel Line Scotland for details.

Directions - by train

The nearest train stations are Ladybank and Markinch. Check Travel Line Scotland for further details. There are occasional connecting buses from Ladybank to Falkland. For Markinch, you will need to get a bus to Glenrothes then back out to Falkland. There is also a taxi office in Markinch .

Parking Facilities

There are free car parking spaces at the entrance to the Estate (opposite the fish pond) and at the Pillars of Hercules cafe. There is also a public car park in the village of Falkland (sign posted).

Accessibility

Many of the paths on Falkland Estate are accessible for wheelchair users. Please consult the map.

Eating facilities

There are several eateries in Falkland including tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. The Pillars of Hercules cafe is based on Falkland Estate.

Shopping facilities

There are a range of craft and gift shops in Falkland along with a grocery shop and chemist. Falkland Estate has its own range of farm products which are available directly from the Stables. Visit our shop page.