Falkland holds a important place in Scotland's history. It was in Falkland Palace, that in 1402 the heir to the throne, David, the eldest son of Robert III, died while a prisoner of his uncle, the Duke of Albany. The official enquiry put this down to "divine providence". Others said David was starved to death to further his uncle's ambitions. Falkland is situated in the area of St Andrews, Scotland.