Falkland Town Hall

Building details
Name	Falkland Town Hall
Address	High Street, Falkland
Postcode	KY15 7BU
Other names	Town House; Old Town House; Townhouse Deli & Bakery
Date	1800
Architect	Thomas Barclay
OS grid ref	NO 25285 7392
Latitude & longitude
Listing	Category A
Listing ref	LB31277
Listing name	Falkland Town Hall, High Street

Falkland Town Hall is the former Town Hall for the Royal Burgh of Falkland, now used as offices above and a delicatessen below. It was built in 1800, replacing the previous Tolbooth.

Not to be confused with the Old Town House, although it is sometimes referred to as such.

Listing description

Thomas Barclay 1800–1. Classical, 2-storey with arched openings at ground floor, 3-window fronts to N and E clock tower with octagonal belfry drum and spire. Ashlar with raised quoins, ground floor, painted, slated. 1st floor room has good contemporary ceiling, 1618 and 1715 coats of arms from previous building incorporated in interior.

Previous uses

Town Hall

Special features

Clock with bell.

Further references

Town House, 1800, Thomas Barclay, is a pre-Baronial triumph.In spite of vernacular surroundings and contrast with the twin-towered Palace entrance its plain classical style has a self-contained dignity. Th squre clock tower, octagonal belfry drum, and faceted spire are nicely proportioned.

Gallery

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  The Town Hall about 1910
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  Drawing by A.C.K. from A Falkland Guide