Tourism in Falkland & Newton of Falkland

Join new Cupar & the Howe Tourist Association
Join the Fife Tourism Network today and have your say on if and how a local tourist association might help local businesses in Cupar and the Howe of Fife.

Reach for the skies at Cairnie maze!
The 6-acre maze at Cairnie (pictured left) opened for the summer on 12 July 10. Look closely and you should be able to make out the shape of a true British icon.

Save £ whilst visiting Falkland in 2010!
Visit Scotland and local tourism businesses have got together to deliver some fantastic offers on accommodation and attractions in the Howe this spring/summer. Check em out!

Accommodation in Falkland

Choose from B&Bs Ladywell House or The Kilnhouse;  self-catering facilities at St Andrew's House, Parliament Square Cottage, Celtic Cottage, Steps House or Braehead Cottage; or hotel accommodation at The Bruce or Luiginos.

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Attractions in Falkland

Historic attractions abound. The National Trust for Scotland manage Falkland Palace & Falkland Town Hall (which has a small local history exhibition). Falkland Centre for Stewardship manage recreational pursuits in the 120 acre Falkland Estate, as well as the House of Falkland and the Big Tent Festival. And don't miss the music and fun of the Falkland Festival held every July.

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Eating and Drinking in Falkland

For a light snack try The HayLoft Tea Room, Kind Kyttocks Kitchen or Pillars of Hercules. Restaurant dining includes The Malt Barn Inn, Green House Chinese Restaurant, The Bruce, whilst pubs the Lomond Tavern and The Stag Inn serve delicious food too.

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Shops & Services in Falkland

Craft and gift shopping is available at the Cottage Craft Centre, The Rowan Tree, Fayre Earth and the NTS Falkland Palace Shop & Garden Centre. Food shops include: Falkland Store & Post Office, Wee Bakers and Pillars of Hercules. Pick up free range organic eggs, beef and pork direct from Falkland Rural Enterprises on Falkland Estate. There is a Bank of Scotland & cashpoint on the High St.

Buying local food in Fife

Learn more about local food and why, where and how to buy quality local produce in the area. Self-catering? Order food on-line and have delivered straight to your door!

Transport in Falkland 

Public transport: Traveline 's handy travelplanner; Ladybank Railway Station, National Rail Enquiries. Community transport: Dial-A-Ride. Taxi hire: Muchty Taxis. Car-sharing options: Tripshare.

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Parking & Accessibility

Traditional cobbles are a significant feature of the pavements in Falkland; these can be uncomfortable for those with mobility issues. There is limited parking on the High St, double yellow lines and restrictions are enforced throughout the village. Parking is provided in the main car park and additional parking is available next to the Bowling Club during special events. Falkland Estate has parking near the main entrance, giving disabled access to specially adapted local paths.

Map of Falkland

Download a village map. Maps are also available at in the main car park and in the forest

Weather 

Check our the Falkland weather forecast for today and the weeks ahead.

Toilets

Clean, well managed toilets with disabled access can be found in Back Wynd near to the car park, next to the Village Hall