In 2018, Falkland Palace installed a reproduction Apothecary in one of their cellar rooms. The purpose was to allow them to talk about the way medicine was understood and practised in the late 16th century, when King James VI was frequently in residence with an entourage including his Royally appointed medical men.
This talk will take a closer look at the Royal Apothecaries – who they were, how they understood health and medicine and what their practice looked like.
Debbie has been working at Falkland Palace for 3 years. Her specific interest in the Palace apothecary stems from her previous background – she has a PhD in History of Medicine and taught medical history as well as sociology for 20 years before joining the team at Falkland Palace.
Breadalbane Heritage Society 
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