Bruce Inn
The Bruce Inn is a public house in Falkland.
Listing description
Dated 1607, at inscribed lunette panel, remodelled early 19th century. 3-storey 4-window squared rubble, original moulded openings at first floor, others 19th century with margins, 2 artisan pilastered doorpieces. Back wing with inset pediments dated NMAO 1611, evidently from Moncrief House.
Cobbled Area in Front. Category A section of larger B group.
Previous uses
Special features
Extensions
Former residents
Early 20th century: Thomas Hardie (died 1901); William Alexander Mason; Mrs Swanson.
Further references
In the crowstepped and pantiled Falkand Arms Hotel's front wall, an inset heraldic stone carved with the date 1607, likely enough for the first floor's roll-moulded windows. ... The second floor is probably an early C19 addition,contemporary with the pilastered doorpieces.[1]
These well-known and old established licensed premises known as the Bruce Arms, Hotel, together with stabling and large garden are, owing to the death of the tenant, to be let, with entry at 29th May 1905. The hotel occupies one the best sites in the Royal Burgh of Falkland, and is in close proximity to the Palace of Falkland. For further partic¬ulars apply to George Gavin, Factor, Estate Office, Falkland Palace, who will receive offers till 25th February 1905.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Gifford, Fife, page 219
- ↑ Playfair and Burgess, page 106.
Gallery
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The Bruce in Edwardian times
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The Bruce in 2020