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United Kingdom
In Falkland, discover the town that served as 1940s Inverness. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and visit iconic landmarks such as the Bruce Fountain, where Jamie's ghost first appeared in the opening episode of Outlander.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Falkland
Welcome to the royal burgh of Falkland. As your scholarly guide, I must first share a vital caveat: the source documents provided for our expedition exclusively detailed the Falkland Islands of the South Atlantic, a territory…
Listen in the app2The High Street and Bruce Fountain
We begin our journey in the very heart of the village, standing before the Bruce Fountain in the High Street. As you take in your surroundings, the first thing that strikes you is the harmonious integration of civic and royal…
Listen in the app3Falkland Palace Gatehouse
Proceeding a short distance from the village square, we arrive at the imposing and magnificent Gatehouse of Falkland Palace. This structure is, without doubt, one of the most visually arresting examples of sixteenth-century…
Listen in the app4The Palace Courtyard and East Range
Having passed through the Gatehouse, we emerge into the breathtaking expanse of the Palace Courtyard. Instantly, the architectural language shifts from the fortified and imposing exterior to an interior facade of extraordinary…
Listen in the app5The Chapel Royal
We now move into the South Range to visit one of the most extraordinary and evocative spaces in the entire palace: the Chapel Royal. This sacred space is a rare architectural treasure, as it is one of the very few Catholic…
Listen in the app6The King's Bedchamber
Leaving the spiritual quietude of the Chapel Royal, we ascend into the Crosshouse to explore the royal apartments, culminating in the deeply poignant space of the King's Bedchamber. This suite of rooms represents the most private…
Listen in the app7The Royal Tennis Court
We now step outside the main palace buildings and make our way across the manicured lawns to a truly exceptional piece of sporting history: the Royal Tennis Court. Built in fifteen thirty-nine for King James V, this is the oldest…
Listen in the app8The Palace Gardens and Orchard
Concluding our exploration of the immediate palace precincts, we wander into the expansive and tranquil Palace Gardens and Orchard. This verdant sanctuary perfectly balances the heavy stone architecture of the palace with the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our journey through the royal burgh and palace of Falkland comes to an end, we return to the quiet streets of the village, finding a spot near the village square to gather our thoughts. Our exploration today has taken us…
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What is Falkland?
Falkland is a place in United Kingdom with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 56.2523, -3.2019 |
| Last updated |