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Falkland
Also known as: Fáclann
Falkland in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Falkland is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Falkland is a village, parish, and former royal burgh in Fife, Scotland, at the foot of the Lomond Hills. According to the 2022 census it has a population of 1,041.
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Background
History
The lands of Kilgour existed in the Falkland area prior to the 12th century. But, the erection of Falkland Castle some time after 1160 was the crucial factor in the development of the medieval village, with workers and artisans. When King Malcolm donated the royal hunting estate of Falkland to Duncan, Earl of Fife in 1160, any previous hunting lodge may have been replaced by the castle. The site of Falkland Castle now lies within the grounds of the present Falkland Palace. The church of Kilgour was located to the west of the present town. The benefice was counted as part of the Priory of Saint Andrews. It is known that an African servant of hers were buried in the kirk yard there in July…
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- Coordinates
- 56.2500, -3.2000
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 7AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
Sources
- wikidata: Q1012069 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Falkland, Fife (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Falkland?
- Falkland is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.2500°, -3.2000°.