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Culross Palace is the grand name for the old Merchant's House, there are two houses both restored to their original colour of Mustard Yellow. The houses were built by Sir George Bruce in 1591 and 1611. Historic Scotland restored both buildings before handing them into the care of The National Trust for Scotland. We didn't see the museum as it was closed but the hanging gardens set out on a slope behind the houses was open. The garden has been laid out much as it would have been in the 17th. Century with its stepped terraces and wicker fencing. I loved wandering the little paths here all made out of sea shells crushed by the feet of many visitors and even in February the scent of lavender and thyme was delightful.
Opening times Easter to End September 9.00 - 17.00 last visit for museum 16.30 Monday - Sunday.
Updated Mar 6, 2007
Address: Sandhaven Culross Fife
Phone: 01383 880358
Website: www.nts.org.uk
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I loved wandering around the old cobbled streets in the old town of Culross. The houses date from 1577 the date of the oldest building among many in this quaint place with steet names to conjure with such as Cat's Close and Tanner's Brae. The Study built in 1610 was used by the Bishop Leighton of Dunblane as his private study on his occassional diocesan visits to the town. This particular building is the only one you can visit inside, it is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open to the public from Easter to end of September. The rest of the lovely houses are all privately owned, all are unique and have lots of details from the towns past etched upon them.
Updated Mar 5, 2007
Address: Culross
Website: www.culross.org
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The Townhouse was the meeting place of the Town Council who met in the rooms of the first floor of the building up until reorganisation of Fife council in 1975. The lower rooms were used as a prison in very early days. The Townhouse is built in a flemish style and was constructed in 1625. Today it is in the care of The National Trust for Scotland who use it as a visitors centre for the town. Inside you can view an exhibition and video of the towns history as well as details on the trust itself.
Opening times Easter to end September 9.00- 17.00 entrance free you can pick up a leaflet here giving details of the trusts other properties in the town
Updated Mar 5, 2007
Address: Sandhaven Culross
Website: www.nts.org.uk
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Culross Abbey was founded by Malcolm Earl of Fife for a Cistercian community of Monks in 1217. The first monks arrived from Kinloss Abbey with Sir Hugh a prior of Kinloss who became the Abbey's first Abbot. After the reformation the cloisters were abandoned, the monastic choir and transepts became Culross's Parish Church in 1633 it has remained a Parish Church with alterations in 1824 and restoration work in 1905. All that remains of the Abbey proper are the south wall of the choir of lay brothers. An interesting place to walk around the ruined Abbey Cloister is now in the care of Historic Scotland. Open Easter to September Price £2.00 adult £1.00 child = we were there much earlier and the gates were open so we had a free visit
Updated Mar 5, 2007
Address: Tanner's Brae
Website: www.culross.org
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The Red Lion is the only pub/restaurant in Culross that I saw anyway. A nice homely quiet bar serving meals from noon till 21.00 hours. The atmosphere is relaxed with touches of the town's history seen through photographs which line the stone walls. Service is quick and friendly, the menu is varied with steak being the house speciallty (evenings only). A nice place to take a break and have a coffee.
Favorite Dish: I had a nice cool glass of Caffe Latte Cappuccino and a delicious custard tart topped with fresh fruit, hubby chose a cup of Earl Grey Tea and a cheese toastie
Updated Mar 5, 2007
Address: Low Causeway
Phone: 01383 880225
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The Pottery Shop with its resident potters Camilla and Val makes all its own pottery in kilns at the back of the shop. Pottery classes for adults and children are offered on a regular basis. They sell some fine pieces wonderfully decorated or just plain coloured with embossed designs.
What to buy: I liked the little teapots with matching cup and saucer - Tea for one or Tea for two printed on the pots a nice gift idea
What to pay: The tea for one set which I bought cost £7.00
Updated Mar 5, 2007
Address: Sandhaven Culross
Phone: 01383 880225
Website: www.culrosspottery.com
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As well as having all the facilities of any UK Post Office, the shop has an off licence selling beer wine and spirits. They have a wide selection of newspapers and magazines as well as a good selection of groceries and household products.
What to buy: I bought some postcards and a few greetings cards featuring local designs and the town name.
What to pay: Depends on what you buy - greetings cards & postcards vary from around 50pence to £1.50
Updated Mar 5, 2007
Address: Low Causeway Culross Fife
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On leaving the car park in Culross the first thing we spotted was the Brazilian flag flying against a bright blue sky along side the Scottish Saltire flag. Curiousity got the better of me and we soon found out why. Thomas Alexander Cochrane the 10th. Earl of Dundonald led the fledgling Brazilian Navy in their struggle for independence. His links to Culross go back to old mining days when he was involved in the design of the Caisssons system which was used here to extract coal from under the River Forth. As a Member of Parliament he was responsible for the abolition of underground mine working for women and girls. For his efforts he achieved the honorary rank of Rear Admiral of the United Kingdom. Cochrane died in 1860 and is buried in West Minster Abbey.
Updated Mar 6, 2007
This is a simply beautiful place - made all the nicer by the lovely Verger who welcomed us on Easter Sunday - lovely gent who made our holiday who gave us so much helpful info - and there was no charge for taking photos in the church - the town is nice as well
Written Apr 11, 2008
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Sorry to disappoint you guys, but we've just come back from visiting Culross - to put it bluntly its an absolute dump - unless you like seeing the views of an oil refinery when you're parking your car. There is absolutely nothing there - don't waste your time visiting it - there are plenty more beautiful places in Scotland to visit - try the Trossachs - in particular Loch Katerine - simply stunning!
Written Apr 11, 2008
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