Linlithgow Palace, Scottish Castle, Architect, History, People, Kings, Ruin
Linlithgow Palace
Historic Building in West Lothian, Scotland: Architecture
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Linlithgow Palace Scotland
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
Contact
+44 (0)1506 842896
Contact Linlithgow Palace by e-mail: hs.explorer(at)scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Architecture in Scotland
Scottish Architects of the past
Scottish Castles in Edinburgh & Lothian
Hopetoun House – located just north of Linlithgow Palace
Glasgow School of Art
photo © Adrian Welch
Lennoxlove House
photo © Adrian Welch
Website: Linlithgow Palace Scotland
Palace of Holyroodhouse
photo © Adrian Welch
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Linlithgow Palace Building – page
Website: Linlithgow Palace West Lothian
