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Falkland Palace (Falkland)

United Kingdom / Scotland / Falkland

Falkland Palace in Fife, Scotland is a former royal palace of the Scottish Kings. Today it is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, and serves as a tourist attraction.
The Scottish Crown acquired Falkland Castle from MacDuff of Fife in the 14th century. In 1402 Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany imprisoned his nephew David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay, the eldest son of King Robert III of Scotland, at Falkland. The incarcerated Duke eventually died there from neglect and starvation.
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Coordinates:   56°15'13"N   3°12'23"W

Comments

  • GeodesyMike
    Actually one of the better palace visits. The place looks "lived in". The docents seem to be knowledgable and interested in the visitors.
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