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Linlithgow Palace:
Scottish Castle, Architect, History, People, Kings, Ruin |
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Edinburgh & Lothian Location / Directions: off the M9, West Lothian, Scotland History: The ruin of a great Royal Palace set in its own park beside Linlithgow Loch. Linlithgow Palace is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. All the Stewart kings lived at Linlithgow Palace, from James I (1406-37); later the Palace housed Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Duke of Cumberland. Opening Times: 1st Apr to 30th Sep Mon - Sun 9.30 to last entry 6pm (closes 6.30pm) 1st Oct to 31st Mar Mon - Sat 9.30am to last entry 4pm (closes 4.30pm) Sun 2pm to 4.30pm please check with Linlithgow Palace for details such as access & charge Edinburgh Castle Contact +44 (0)1506 842896 Scottish Architects of the past Contact Linlithgow Palace: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Edinburgh News Scottish Castles in Edinburgh & Lothian Comments / photos for the Linlithgow Palace Architecture page welcome: info@glasgowarchitecture.co.uk Linlithgow Palace Building - page: adrian welch / isabelle lomholt Website: www.historic-scotland.net |