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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. 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 2 Mar to 31 Oct,
Mon to Sat 10-5pm. Sun 1-5pm. Gift Shop open: 1 Nov to 24
Dec and 5 Jan to 28 Feb Mon to Sat 11-4pm, Sun 1-4pm.
Falkland Village, KY157BU on A912. Tel 0844 493 2186
www.nts.org.uk
Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS)
14th C castle with superb plaster ceilings, fine furniture &
mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair. Late Victorian garden with
old-fashioned roses & herbaceous borders. Tearoom, plant sales &
shop. Open: 3 Apr to 31 May Fri-Tues 1-5pm, 1 Jun to 31
Aug, daily 1-5pm, 1 Sep to 31 Oct, Fri-Tues 1-5pm Tearoom/Shop
same as castle 12-5pm (Advisable to check opening times)
Tel: 0844 493 2184
On B9171, 3m north of Pittenweem. KY.10 2RF
www.nts.org.uk
 Hill
of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden (NTS) This fine house dates
from 1906 contains a superb collection of antiques, furniture &
paintings, including works by Raeburn & Ramsay. Shop, tearoom &
plant sales. Open 2 to 31 May, Thur-Mon 1-5; 1 Jun to 31 Aug,
daily 1-5; 3 Sep to 31 Oct, Thur-Mon 1-5. Garden & Grounds open
all year, daily closing at dusk. (Advisable to check opening
times). KY15 5PB Off A916, 2m S. Of Cupar. Tel: 0844 493
2185
www.nts.org.uk
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