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The village of Falkland is nestled at the foot of the Lomond hills, and as well as being a tourist destination in its own right, makes an ideal base for exploring the attractions and things to do in Fife.
Falkland in Fife famous on two counts, for its namesake islands in the South Atlantic, and for the magnificent Falkland Palace, run by the National Trust for Scotland.
Falkland was the first conservation area to be declared in Scotland in 1970 and as soon as you enter the village it is wasy to see why. It has no fewer than 28 listed buildings and the architecture and buildings resonate with the history of the place. It also boasts the worlds oldest tennis court still in use (since 1541)!
As to the connection to the South Atlantic - the islands were apparently named after Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount of Falkland.
  
The history of Fife can be traced back to the Middle Ages when it was the home of the Earls of Fife, and in 1458 King James II declared the village a Royal Burgh. Primarily as a result of its royal connections Falkland became a centre for the hand-loom linen weaving industry and this trend continued through the industrial revolution.
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In the meantime, please just click on the links for the full range of holiday accommodation, from five star luxury hotels, to quaint bed and breakfasts and fabulous self-catering cottages. There are also many excellent campsites and caravan parks. There is a huge range of attractions, places to eat and other activities to suit all tastes.
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