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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALACE | Palace Palace Palace |
Mr F Howden Factor Mr C Gullen Town Clerk Mr F Deas Provost |
016 | [Continued] the extreme end of the westermost wall as shewn on trace is pointed out to the visitor as the Spot where David Duke of Rothsay eldest Son of Robert III was starved to de [death] This tragedy happened when the Duke of Albany was owner of the old Castle of Falkland Supposed to have been erected a little North of the present palace. It is also stated by several parties that the round tower at the entrance of the Palace was the place where the tragedy referred to happened but it is probable both is wrong as there is not any account of the Castle of Falkland ever having been so extensive as to occupy a part of the ground whereon the Palace was erected Mr Francis Howden Factor to O J Bruce Esqr resides at present in the palace |
| MILL BURN | Mill Burn | Estate Map O T Bruce Esqr Mr F Howden Factor |
016 | [Situation] Passing 10 Chains E [East] of Falkland Palace A small stream flowing in a N [North] & N [North] West direction from Maspie Den to the Mill Dam West Port of Falkland it passes through part of Mr Bruces Ornamental ground having a number of artificial water falls which add to the embellishment of the grounds |
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[page] 32Plan 16D - trace 4 - Parish of Falkland
[Palace continued]
The extreme end of the westermost wall as shown on trace is pointed out to the visitor as the spot where David Duke of Rothsay eldest Son of Robert III who starved to death . This tragedy happened when the Duke of Albany was owner of the old castle of Falkland supposed to have been erected a little north of the present palace.
It is also stated by several parties that the round tower at the entrance of the Palace was the place where the tragedy referred to happened but it is probable both is wrong as there is not any account of the Castle of Falkland ever having been so extensive as to occupy a part of the ground whereon the Palace was erected.
"Here is one of the Royal Palaces, which Came to the Crown by the forfaulture of the last Earl of Fife by King James the I. Anno 1424. It was before that called the Castle or Star of Falkland, and was one of the seats of the McDuffs, Earls of Fife. King James V. did much enlarge and beautify it, The east part of it was casually burnt in King Charles II's time, the South part or front is entire. and has a Antick Grandeur without and within; it was of late much repaired by the Duke of Athol, It was much frequented by King James V. and VI. because of the pleasant Situation, and conveniency of hunting in the park." Sibbald's Fife & Kinross page 157
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