Culross Palace, History museum and mansion in Culross, Scotland
The ochre-colored palace features original painted woodwork, connecting passageways, and restored interiors that represent domestic Scottish architecture from the 1600s.
Sir George Bruce constructed this merchant residence between 1597 and 1611, establishing it as a central structure in the prosperous trading port of Culross.
The palace interiors contain wooden panels with Latin inscriptions and Biblical scenes, reflecting the religious and educational values of 17th-century Scottish nobility.
The National Trust for Scotland maintains the palace, offering guided tours at £13.00 for adults and operating Bessie's Café within the grounds.
The palace gardens maintain period-accurate cultivation methods, growing vegetables and herbs according to 17th-century techniques in reconstructed garden beds.
Location: Fife
Location: Culross
Operator: National Trust for Scotland;The National Trust for Scotland
Website: https://nts.org.uk/visit/places/culross
GPS coordinates: 56.05573,-3.63107
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:14
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