Falkland Palace & Garden NTS

31/05/2026

🌿🐾 The Jungle Book – Live at Falkland Palace! 🐾🌿

Get ready for a BRAND NEW wildly entertaining open-air adventure as Immersion Theatre bring their energetic musical adaptation of The Jungle Book to the beautiful grounds of Falkland Palace!

🗓 Sunday 12th July 2026 at 6:30PM (Doors 6:00PM)

⏱ Approx. 100 minutes including interval

Join Mowgli, Baloo and Bagheera on a madcap jungle adventure packed with original songs, larger-than-life characters and heaps of audience interaction. It’s funny, exciting and the perfect summer treat for the whole family!

🎟 Tickets must be booked in advance – no tickets available on the day. All tickets are non-refundable. Ticket link in comments below!

👶 Under 3s go free

Free entry for carers accompanying the person they care for (ID required)

Please bring your own low-backed chairs or rugs- you are welcome to bring your own picnics and refreshments. Performances continue in wet weather – please come prepared! Please note there is no alcohol permitted at this event.

🐶 Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead

Make it a magical evening of open-air theatre in one of Scotland’s most stunning historic settings. Pack your picnic, gather the family and book now before they swing away! 🌴✨

31/05/2026

Enjoyed Dr Stephen Veerapen’s recent podcast on Henry VIII? 👑
Now discover the darker side of another king, in The Dark Legacy of James VI and I: Witches, Witchcraft and Witch Hunts, Stephen uncovers how the King of Scots and later King of England became entangled in fear, superstition and persecution.

🎟️ Tickets available in the comments below.

Henry VIII and Scotland – what's the connection? 🤔 You can find out in this week's episode of our podcast, Love Scotland!

Host Jackie Bird explores the complex and dramatic relationship between arguably one of history's best-known monarchs and the kingdom that lay to the north.

🎧 Spotify: https://brnw.ch/21x2RA3
🎧 Apple: https://brnw.ch/21x2RA4

30/05/2026

What a fascinating talk tonight by historian Laura Stewart on Charles I. The evening was made even more special by being held in the Chapel Royal at Falkland Palace, where the magnificent ceiling was originally decorated for Charles I himself centuries ago.

Laura delivered a wonderfully engaging and thought-provoking lecture, followed by a fantastic Q&A session with some excellent questions from the audience that sparked fascinating discussion and added even more depth to the evening.

A huge thank you to Laura and to everyone who came along and contributed to such a memorable event.

Be sure to check Eventbrite for upcoming events in the Falkland Palace Lecture Series 2026—we look forward to welcoming you to the next talk!

29/05/2026

People in the 16th century often carried herbs or sweet-smelling plants to help mask unpleasant smells. Lavender, thyme and sage were also commonly used in household remedies and traditional medicine. 🌿

29/05/2026

Step back in time tomorrow evening at Falkland Palace & Garden for a fascinating talk on Charles I, the Scottish Covenanters and the English Civil Wars with renowned historian Laura Stewart.

Although born in Scotland, Charles I’s relationship with his native kingdom became increasingly strained, helping to spark conflict across Scotland, England and Ireland during the 1640s. This engaging lecture will explore the political and religious tensions of the period, the role of the Covenanters, and the events that ultimately led to the king’s ex*****on in 1649.

Laura Stewart, Professor of Early Modern British History at the University of York, is an award-winning historian and acclaimed author specialising in the Stuart period and the Civil Wars. This promises to be a thought-provoking evening for anyone interested in Scottish and British history.

🗓 Saturday 30 May
🕖 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Falkland Palace & Garden, Falkland

Doors open at 6.30pm.

🎟 Tickets are available now via Eventbrite — book online to secure your place.

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28/05/2026

💚 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND TODAY 💚

With over 100 historic places to visit, 76,000 hectares of countryside to explore, and 8 National Nature Reserves waiting to be discovered, there’s never been a better time to join the National Trust for Scotland.

From magical castles and peaceful gardens to unforgettable family adventures, every membership helps protect the Scotland we all love most. Plus, enjoy unlimited free entry, free parking and our award-winning members’ magazine delivered straight to your door.

Join a community that cares deeply about Scotland’s stories, landscapes and future. ❤️

Set up online or come to Falkland Palace today and we can do all the paperwork for you.

27/05/2026

Sugar was considered a luxury ingredient in the 16th century because it had to be imported and was extremely expensive. Wealthy households sometimes used decorative sugar sculptures and gold leaf at banquets to display status and wealth. ✨🍮

26/05/2026

Have you booked your tickets yet? 🎟️

Join us for an extraordinary evening with historian Laura Stewart exploring Charles I: The Scottish Covenanters and the English Civil Wars.

📅Saturday 30th May
🕰️7:00-8:30 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)
📚Q&A and book signing included!

Tickets must be booked in advance via Eventbrite - link in the comments below 👇

Don’t miss out - secure your place and be part of a fascinating journey into Scottish history 🏰

26/05/2026

At Falkland Palace, even the tennis court is part of history. It is home to the oldest surviving real tennis court in Britain, built for James V in the 1500s — and Mary, Queen of Scots is known to have played here during her visits to Falkland. 🎾👑

25/05/2026

Royal banquets in the Renaissance period were often designed to entertain as well as impress. Historical records from Stuart courts describe elaborate pies containing live birds that flew out when cut open. 🥧🐦