Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm
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- Stays on a Fife organic farm 20 minutes’ walk from Falkland Palace
- Five minutes’ drive to Falkland Hill; 40 minutes’ drive to St Andrews
- Quiet family site with an organic café, farm shop and plant nursery
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 84m²
Arrival daysFrom £19.50 (£19.50)
View prices & bookBothy 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed 1 bedroom
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 39.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £310 (£310)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again




















Great campsite, ideal for families.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Wonderful campsite which had large plots and never felt crowded when busy. Very family friendly. The shop/cafe is a nice addition and our kids enjoyed hanging out in the small park. The firepits were a nice touch and we used ours every night. Toilets were clean and well-stocked. There are some lovely walks into Falkland estate which we really enjoyed.
Disliked The toilet block is a little bit of a walk from the campsite (although there were a couple of portaloos on the field for emergencies!). Showers had plenty of hot water but not very good pressure and could be improved.
My kids loved the place, will be back
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Cafe with nice fresh organic food, lovely play park for kids to play, good size pitches, lots of walks starting from Pillars, Falkland palace very close. Nice camping field with lots of space between tents
Disliked During the week the road behind the campsite is getting busy, not extremely busy, but you can hear cars passing couple of meters away from your tent- there is a fence and some bushes between the field and the road so safe for kids, but not as peaceful, my recommendation is to book pitches further away from the road.Omy two portable toilets on the campsite - wish there were more, there are good toilets and showers by the cafe, but longer walk especially when kids want to go to the toilet 'now'.
Would highly recommend and will certainly be back.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Loved the gardens and play area. Lots of space and things to keep the little ones occupied. Such a lovely, family orientated campsite. Very reasonably priced. Girls in shop very accommodating and helpful
Disliked We had not done our research and didn't realise the cafe was vegetarian, but that's more on us than the campsite.
Super petite ferme avec des emplacements de camping (tante, camping car ,…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Super petite ferme avec des emplacements de camping (tante, camping car , van etc)
Endroit calme et respectueux,
le personnel très accueillant est serviable, à l'écoute, nous avons passé un agréable séjour
Beautiful campsite, fabulous cafe!…
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Beautiful campsite, fabulous cafe!
Nature enthusiasts' campsite. Amazing farm & coffee shop.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Beautiful scenery, quiet campsite with excellent facilities, set apart from the farm shop & coffee shop - which both were amazing. Plant nursery with knowledgeable staff. All wood buildings, skilfully decorated. Great atmosphere. Perfect for nature lovers.
Disliked Nothing to dislike. Some pitches might not be completely level.
Fantastic views of nature and the surrounding hills,
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Fantastic views of the hills west of the campsite, right in the tranquility of nature,shop, washing facilities and nature walks and campsite entertainment for children fantastic,walks ,swing park ,sand pit,lots of things to do on site lots to do to keep the children entertained for the visit
Disliked Could do with a solor powered sink at the North side of the campsite for doing cleaning of dishes as it's a walk away at the far end but the portal toilets are great but as mentioned a sink would make a difference for the camping experience, could I mention at the north end a platform for telescope, binoculars platform as the nature aspect is beautiful
Expensive, considering the lack of facilities.
Non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked Nice surroundings, lovely cafe and shop on site. Within walking distance of Falkland.
Disliked We’d booked a ‘hard standing and grass pitch’, but that’s not what we got. We were pitched on grass. The ‘hard standing’ is a separate section for when there is heavy rain. It consisted, however, of tree bark thrown over mud, so would probably be worse in heavy rainfall!
There is one shower in each toilet block and one in the disabled toilet. That’s just not enough for the size of the site.
The toilets are used by the shop/cafe users during opening hours and weren’t cleaned in any of the time we were there. It might be worth closing the toilet block as the cafe closes and giving it a clean for the sake of the campers, who are paying a lot for not very much.
It’s a shame, because with a little more thought and input this could be a great site.
Excellent site, spacious pitches with stunning views. Good facilities
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Excellent site with all the facilities you need for camping. We had a large tent. The field was spacious and the allotted pitches gave us plenty of room. They all came with firepits, which we used both nights. Lovely forest trail walk to Falkland. Would highly recommend.
Disliked Shop was very expensive. £7.99 for kindling was over the top.
Peaceful setting looking out over Lomond Hills. Friendly staff. Basic amenities Organic…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Peaceful setting looking out over Lomond Hills.
Friendly staff.
Basic amenities
Organic shop onsite
A walk up Lomond Hills is definitely worth the effort.
Disliked Only one shower and toilet per gender in the ablution block at the camp shop, about 4 mins walk from campground field. Two portaloos in the field were ok. Kitchen facilities small and only useable by one person at a time. I think for the cost this was overpriced, as much as it was nonetheless a pleasant place to stay and handy to explore the beautiful small town of Falkland.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm
Strathmiglo Road
Falkland
Cupar
Fife
Scotland
KY15 7AD
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
56.26066°N
3.22716°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Leven | 16.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Kirkcaldy (Seafield) | 18.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Kinghorn (Harbour Beach) | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Kinghorn (Pettycur) | 22.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Burntisland | 22.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 20.6 km
Scone Palace 22.2 km
Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 23.5 km
Huntingtower Castle 24.2 km
St Andrews Links 27.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
East Lomond 2.5 km
Pitmeden Forest – The Clink 5 km
Pitmedden Forest Circuit 7.9 km
Mount Hill and Hopetoun Monument 12.4 km
VANE FARM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1990) 12.7 km
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 1 August 2025 – Friday, 1 August 2025)
Edinburgh, Scotland 34.7 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm? A visit to Renaissance-era Falkland Palace (20 minutes’ walk) should top your to-do list, for its ornate architecture, formal gardens and real tennis court built in the times of King James V. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm? From R468,54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.