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Castles and great houses
in St Andrews and East Fife
You will find
a fine selection
castles
and great houses where the well to do lived. Again these
will take you time to enjoy, many lavishly furnished with period
pieces. The gardens again are often worth a visit in their own
right, the combination of the buildings and gardens really make
for a great day out.
Falkland
Palace and Gardens. (NTS) Dating from the 16th
century, this was the country retreat of the Stuart monarchs,
including Mary, Queen of Scots. The palace is famed for its
Renaissance architecture and beautiful gardens.
Open 1 Mar to 31 Oct, Mon to Sat 11-5pm. Sun 1-5pm.
Gift Shop also open: Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb. Falkland Village,
KY.15 7BU on A912. 20 miles from St Andrews.
Tel 0844 493 2186
www.nts.org.uk

Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS)
C14th castle with superb plaster ceilings, fine furniture and
mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair. Late Victorian garden with
old-fashioned roses and herbaceous borders. Tearoom, plant sales
and shop. Castle and Tearoom. Open 1 Apr to 31 Oct,
Thur - Mon 1-5pm (4pm Oct) Garden open all year. Tel: 0844 493
2184. On B9171, 3mls. north of Pittenweem. 9 miles from St
Andrews. KY10 2RF
www.nts.org.uk
Hill of Tarvit
Mansionhouse & Garden (NTS) This fine house dates from 1906
and provides the setting for a magnificent garden with formal
lawns, colourful borders and a sunken rose garden. Garden
Open all year daily until dusk. House may be open - please
call for details. KY.15 5PB Off A916, 2miles South of Cupar.
Tel: 0844 493 2185 KY10 2RF
www.nts.org.uk
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