Latest Events in Falkland(November Updated)

Join Gareth Russel in Falkland Palace's Chapel Royal for an evening of fascinating tales from the life of James VI at this talk, The Power of the Favourite James VI is most famous for his alleged love affairs in England, particularly with the Duke of Buckingham. However, his private life when he was in Scotland is just as important - and just as fascinating. Nicknamed ‘Queen James’ in his lifetime, James VI and his favourites helped shape the Scottish monarchy in the late 16th century. There were even rumours that James had fallen in love with an English spy. In this talk, Gareth Russell, author of the new critically acclaimed biography ‘Queen James,’ explores how power, passion, and plots mixed in James’s court. PRAISE FOR QUEEN JAMES “A stellar example of how to write historical biography.” - Helen Carr “Serious when it needs to be and fun when appropriate. It is a superbly nuanced biography.” - The Sunday Times Please be aware the chapel is only accessable up one flight of spiral stairs. Doors open from 6:30pm. Information Source: Falkland Palace & Garden | eventbrite

We will spend a day exploring key navigation skills including map reading and basic compass work, dealing with emergencies, what kit to bring, essential leadership concepts, and much more. The course is all taught outdoors in small groups of no more than 6 volunteers. It is 100% practical. Like you, the trainer will be a volunteer. They are experienced in leading walks with Ramblers Scotland. Who is the course for?This course is for Ramblers Scotland volunteers who will lead walks for our groups. Some people attend to learn more about what it's like to lead walks and decide if the role is for them. Others attend to develop their skills and confidence. We extend a warm welcome to both new and experienced walk leaders. The course is ideal for people who lead Leisurely and Moderate walks. If you lead Easy and Easy Access walks, you will still enjoy the course and it may give you confidence to think about leading more challenging walks in the future. If you lead Strenuous or Technical walks, this course will give you the chance to refresh some of the basics. Entry requirementsThe course will build on the Walk Leader Foundations and Preventing and Managing Incidents e-Learning courses that are available free to all our walk leaders. We ask that you complete these ahead of the training day. We will send you information before the course to help you access these courses and come prepared for a great day. Information Source: Ramblers Scotland | eventbrite

Learn to ride a bicycle with our complimentary sessions suitable for children ages 3+. Engage your children in a two-hour workshop where they can learn how to ride a bike for the first time, acquire new skills, and gain confidence in handling a bike, hosted by the City of Joondalup. Our industry experts, People on Bicycles will cover a range of topics listed below: Encouraging toddlers, small children to start balancing and learning to ride.Getting children and teenagers to ride and be competent and confident at navigating low traffic environments safely.Learning what a safe bike looks and feels like.What you need to know: The meeting place is at the netball court, look out for RAC signageNo costSuitable for children 3 years and overPlease bring water and enclosed shoesBicycles and helmets will be provided. Please provide us with further information in your booking registration.Terms and Conditions Children under the age of 12 must be attending with a parent or nominated guardian for the duration of the workshop.For children 12 and over, a parent or nominated guardian needs to sign in the child at start of event and acknowledged the People on Bicycles disclaimer and waiver.Please ensure each attendee's details are included in the registration. People on Bicycles may contact you prior to the workshop to confirm equipment required.Please be advised these workshops may be subject to change due to the weather conditions.Get in touch For more information, please contact the RAC Communtiy Programs team at programs@rac.com.au. Information Source: RAC | eventbrite

We will spend a day exploring key navigation skills including map reading and basic compass work, dealing with emergencies, what kit to bring, essential leadership concepts, and much more. The course is all taught outdoors in small groups of no more than 6 volunteers. It is 100% practical. Like you, the trainer will be a volunteer. They are experienced in leading walks with Ramblers Scotland. Who is the course for?This course is for Ramblers Scotland volunteers who will lead walks for our groups. Some people attend to learn more about what it's like to lead walks and decide if the role is for them. Others attend to develop their skills and confidence. We extend a warm welcome to both new and experienced walk leaders. The course is ideal for people who lead Leisurely and Moderate walks. If you lead Easy and Easy Access walks, you will still enjoy the course and it may give you confidence to think about leading more challenging walks in the future. If you lead Strenuous or Technical walks, this course will give you the chance to refresh some of the basics. Entry requirementsThe course will build on the Walk Leader Foundations and Preventing and Managing Incidents e-Learning courses that are available free to all our walk leaders. We ask that you complete these ahead of the training day. We will send you information before the course to help you access these courses and come prepared for a great day. Information Source: Ramblers Scotland | eventbrite

Welcome to the Fife Traditional Singing Festival - FifeSing2025 Come join us at the Falkland Community Hall for the annual Traditional Concert of Old Songs and Bothy Ballads. This year we are joined by several great exponents of traditional song - Kate Taylor from Skene in Aberdeenshire, Macdara Yeates from Dublin - a winner of the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2025, Steve Turner from Nottingham a renowned singer and expert exponent of the concertina, and Ellie Beaton from Rothienorman now living in Glasgow - winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician for 2025. The event is hosted by Jimmy Hutchison, Chris Miles and Pete Shepheard - singers and organisers of FifeSing2025. Free teas & coffees in the interval. The Old Songs & Bothy Ballads concert in Falkland is the main Saturday Night Concert as part of the Fife Traditional Singing Festival with other events from Friday 16 May to Sunday 18 May taking place in the Lumsden Memorial Hall in nearby Freuchie. You may well like to join the whole weekend or individual presentations, talks and concerts. For full details about the guests and other events see the websire: https://www.springthyme.co.uk/fifesing/ Why not join us at the Fife Traditional Singing Festival for a weekend filled with traditional singing from talented performers - and with your own participation as well if you have an old song and a wish to sing. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of a living tradition. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate local talent and traditional music in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We can't wait to see you there! Welcome to FifeSing2025 - the Fife Traditional Singing Festival! Information Source: Fife Traditional Singing Festival | eventbrite

Suitable for beginners and those wishing to build on basic herbalism experience.. We will meet in my herbal practice in Falkland and then go for a short (but slow) foraging walk around Falkland to identify, forage and connect with some herbs that can be found growing and collected at this time of year. Then we will bring things back to my space to taste and make into herbal remedies that can be used to support your health and well-being. Suitable for ages 8+ but mainly aimed towards an adult audience, booking essential and please let me know if you have any mobilty issues because my space is acessed by stairs and some of the walk will be off road. Information Source: Rosy Rose Herbalist | eventbrite

We are delighted to be inviting visitors this year for a unique, expert-led tour of the beautiful Falkland Palace Gardens. Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes afternoon guided walk through the stunning grounds of Falkland Palace. Led by our former Head Gardener, Susan, who brings more than a decade of hands-on experience and heartfelt passion for the garden, this special event offers a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of the grounds through the vision and work of our dedicated garden team. This year we are delighted to be hosting three afternoon tours and one evening tour. The event will last around an hour and a half, where you will be welcomed into our education room for light refreshments and a brief historical introduction to the gardens. Tickets are available for- Monday 5th May at 3pm Monday 23rd June at 3pm Monday 14th July at 3pm Tuesday 15th July at 6pm Our afternoon tours are running three times throughout the Summer months and offer a chance for visitors to see the gardens change with the seasons, as well as a special evening tour, offering a unique opportunity to experience this Royal garden out of regular visiting hours. These bespoke tours will include highlights such as an in-depth exploration of the expansive gardens, insightful commentary on the historical garden design, seasonal highlights and diverse plantings. As you walk around the grounds, you will see how the team supports biodiversity and adapts to environmental challenges. Wander through the historic orchard, underplanted with a wildflower meadow and complete with a spectacular display of cherry and apples trees, as well as a living willow labyrinth. Marvel at the beauty of the formal gardens, filled with colour and fragrance from the herbaceous perennials, all set against the backdrop of the stunning palace itself. Whether you are a gardening enthusiast, history lover or simply looking for a peaceful and informative tour in a beautiful setting, this event promises to be both engaging and inspiring. Information Source: Falkland Palace & Garden | eventbrite

In this exciting collaboration, you will join Mark, the Edinburgh Sketcher, as he shares the techniques he has developed from over a decade of sketching around Edinburgh. He will highlight details of architecture and nature to ignite your creativity into fabulous sketches that you can take home. Each class will focus on perspective, depth and composition whilst immersing yourself in the beauty and historic environment of Falkland Palace. The 3 hour sessions are £45 per person and all materials needed for the day are provided. Perfect for all levels, whether you are a beginner, or simply would like to learn more about about Mark's speed-sketching style, this is the place to practice sketching outdoors with ink and watercolour. Children aged 8 and above are welcome, however any children aged 8 - 15 must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. This is a walking and sketching tour so do check the forecast and come dressed for the Scottish weather! An indoor option will be available should the weather be particularly bad. Information Source: Falkland Palace & Garden | eventbrite

In this exciting collaboration, you will join Mark, the Edinburgh Sketcher, as he shares the techniques he has developed from over a decade of sketching around Edinburgh. He will highlight details of architecture and nature to ignite your creativity into fabulous sketches that you can take home. Each class will focus on perspective, depth and composition whilst immersing yourself in the beauty and historic environment of Falkland Palace. The 3 hour sessions are £45 per person and all materials needed for the day are provided. Perfect for all levels, whether you are a beginner, or simply would like to learn more about about Mark's speed-sketching style, this is the place to practice sketching outdoors with ink and watercolour. Children aged 8 and above are welcome, however any children aged 8 - 15 must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. This is a walking and sketching tour so do check the forecast and come dressed for the Scottish weather! An indoor option will be available should the weather be particularly bad. Information Source: Falkland Palace & Garden | eventbrite

This workshop will allow a space for you to learn skills to connect with plants on a deeper emotional and intentional level, and grow confidence in your own intuition. We will meet 3 plants which can be helpful allies, and the session will invove herbal tea tasting ceremony, smudge bundle making and a wee walk to visit and collect some nearby plants. The workshop will be in 3 parts; meeting, tasting and making/learning. I hope that you will leave this class with more confidence in your own intuition, some herbs to work with and a smudge bundle for you to help create space for this as a regular practice. suitable for over 12's (and under 16's need to be accompanied by an adult). Please let me know beforehand if you have any mobility challenges because the room is accessed by stairs and we will go for a short herb walk. Information Source: Rosy Rose Herbalist | eventbrite

Some of the popular TV series Outlander was filmed in Falkland, and one of the main characters develops her herbalist skills throughout it. I am a herbalist based in Falkland and a fan of the books and TV series, so I have enjoyed pulling these strands together to share with you in this workshop. We will meet at my herbal apothecary and then go for a wee walk to visit my herb garden nestled below Falkland Palace similar to the one at Castle Leoch to meet and collect some of the plants connected to Outlander. We will then bring them back to my apothecary to try some and make them into an Outlander inspired herbal remedy for you to take home. This will be an enjoyable way to connect with other Outlander fans and learn more about the plants used in the Outlander books and TV series, as well as their modern uses for supporting your own health and well being. Suitable for over 12's (under 16's need to be accompanied by an adult) and please let me know beforehand if you have any mobilty challenges because the room is accessed by stairs and we will go for a short herb walk too. Information Source: Rosy Rose Herbalist | eventbrite

Step into the shadows of Falkland Palace and Garden this autumn and uncover a side of history rarely told. By candelight, wander through the Palace's storied halls and echoing chambers as chilling tales of betrayal, tragedy and restless spirits unfold. From the cruel and suspicious death of the young heir to the throne, David, Duke of Rothesay, to the fevered witch hunts of King James VI, these walls have witnessed centuries of intrigue and sorrow. Our guides will lead you on an informative guided tour through the darker chapters of Falkland Palace's past, where whispers of the dead mingle with the creak of the floorboards and the chill of the night air. Dare to listen closely - and you may hear the echoes of history come alive around you... . Suitable for 12 years of age and over (12 - 15year-olds must be accompanied by an adult 18+) Please wear suitable footwear and clothing, as weather allowing, part of this tour will take place outside. We regret that due to the layout of the Palace and the many stone steps to negotiate throughout the tour, this event is unsuitable for wheelchairs and anyone with limited mobility. Assistance Dogs only. Information Source: Falkland Palace & Garden | eventbrite

Join Amy Blakeway in Falkland Palace's Chapel Royal for an evening of fascinating tales from the life of James V at this talk, Power, Propaganda and Politics. Dr Amy Blakeway is a Senior Lecturer in Scottish History at the University of St Andrews and an expert on James V. This talk will draw on her research to show how this little-known monarch used propaganda and self-promotion to assert his royal power and authority, comparing him to other, better-known, Stewart monarchs. Please be aware the chapel is only accessable up one flight of spiral stairs. Doors open from 6:30pm. Information Source: Falkland Palace & Garden | eventbrite

Step into the shadows of Falkland Palace and Garden this autumn and uncover a side of history rarely told. By candelight, wander through the Palace's storied halls and echoing chambers as chilling tales of betrayal, tragedy and restless spirits unfold. From the cruel and suspicious death of the young heir to the throne, David, Duke of Rothesay, to the fevered witch hunts of King James VI, these walls have witnessed centuries of intrigue and sorrow. Our guides will lead you on an informative guided tour through the darker chapters of Falkland Palace's past, where whispers of the dead mingle with the creak of the floorboards and the chill of the night air. Dare to listen closely - and you may hear the echoes of history come alive around you... . Suitable for 12 years of age and over (12 - 15year-olds must be accompanied by an adult 18+) Please wear suitable footwear and clothing, as weather allowing, part of this tour will take place outside. We regret that due to the layout of the Palace and the many stone steps to negotiate throughout the tour, this event is unsuitable for wheelchairs and anyone with limited mobility. Assistance Dogs only. Information Source: Falkland Palace & Garden | eventbrite

Are you brave enough to make it through our Haunted Hall? How about clever enough to hide from Michael Myers in the Hunt? Just want to enjoy some family activities, vendors and food? The Haunting of Falkland is the place to be this Halloween season! All proceeds go towards our local groups and non-profits. We offer affordable fun for all ages. Information Source: Haunting of Falkland Events Society | eventbrite