THE PALACE
Both the interior and exterior of this grand building are little changed since it was built long ago (late 16th century, perhaps). The overwhelming impression one gets on approaching it is the colour orange. For like a number of buildings in the village, beneath the orange pantiles its walls have been restored to their original colour, and visitors could be forgiven for thinking that they were witnessing the results of someone running amok with a tin of orange paint. But it is nevertheless a happy colour. It is the colour of a large dolls house. Inside there are old painted wooden ceilings, squeaky floorboards, and doorways where you may save some haircut money by forgetting to duck. Excellent sloping garden at the rear, with great views of Culross and over the Forth.

THE TOWN HOUSE
A gem of a structure festooned with stuff, most of it very old. Not sure about opening hours - may be guided tours from the Palace in Culross.

THE STUDY
An old whitewashed house with a curious poky wee room at the top of a narrow winding set of stairs. Access via guided tours from the Palace.

THE ABBEY
Up a steep narrow lane and mostly in ruins, but don't let that put you off. I actually like looking at ruins. You could point me towards a small wall, tell me its history, and I'd be more than happy, so to have the added bonus of a few window and door frames is a real treat. Good views over the area from here. The abbey church is still in use, and contains a fascinating tomb in the Bruce Aisle. It is the tomb of George Bruce of Carnock, along with 'his lady, his three sons and five daughters.' Marble statues of the sons and daughters are arranged around the base of their parents' prone and utterly lifeless stone bodies, each on their knees and missing some vital part of their anatomy, like a hand or two. There has clearly been some vandalism in the past. A link exists between the family and the Elgin Marbles.