Ross House, Falkland

History

Falkland first became a seat to Scotland’s monarchy as long ago as 1437 when it was ceded to the Stewart Kings by the once powerful Macduff clan. Mary Queen of Scots, the great niece of Henry VIII, wiled away many happy days at Falkland before her struggle to become England’s as well as Scotland’s supreme regent and her eventual demise at the hands of Elizabeth I. You can see the macabre spectacle of a copy of her death mask hanging from a hook behind her old bedroom door.

Following the Union of the Crowns in 1603, Charles I and Charles II visited the palace until it came under attack by Cromwell’s forces in 1654 and Scotland was brought into a Republican Commonwealth. The restoration of the monarchy however, soon produced violent clashes between Royalist Catholic and Episcopalian groups, and the Presbyterian movement fomented by the Covenanters, the most famous of whom, Richard Cameron, was born in the house next door!

Food & beverage

The cottage has a fully fitted hand-turned oak kitchen which boasts underfloor heating and a wood burning stove. The Britannia double oven with six gas burners gives ample scope for even the most exacting cooks and a centre table with soft leather chairs provides a cosy dining area in front of the fireplace.

If you don;t feel like cooking there are plenty of places to eat including; Campbells bistro offering excellent freshly ground coffee all'italiano, great breakfasts, lunches and dinners in a relaxing environment. Ingredients are top-quality and you can bring your own wine. The Covenanter Hotel with its excellent restaurant is a great place to dine or simply enjoy a drink without needing to venture more than a few yards from the cottage. The Bruce pub and The Lomond Tavern and The Stagg Inn are popular eateries for locals and visitors.

A twenty minute walk from the cottage through woodland paths takes you to a lovely organic farm shop and café where you can stock up on grocery essentials and sample delicious homemade cakes and soups either inside the cosy café building or al frescoin the extensive farm gardens.

Grounds & Gardens

The cottage garden is a peaceful south-facing sun-trap with three seating areas (including two dining terraces) and a barbecue. It is totally enclosed, very private, safe and quiet. 

Other facilities

There is  a flat screen television in the lounge and there is free Wi-Fi available.here is no allocated parking but guests can usually park 6m away in the side street or in the oublic car park just 100m away.