Falkland Town Hall

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Building details
Name Falkland Town Hall
Address High Street, Falkland
Postcode
Other names Town House; Old Town House
Date 1800
OS grid ref NO 25285 7392
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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.

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