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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