Linlithgow Palace
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Mary Queen of Scots’ favourite lodgings – and her birthplace – Linlithgow Palace existed as a royal manor from the 12th century, and was rebuilt with additional fortifications after a fire in 1424. It sits beside the Church of St Michael and overlooks both Linlithgow Loch and the rolling grassy hills of the Peel.
The magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace are set in a park beside a loch. Most of the Stewart kings lived here and numerous renovations to the palace’s grand façades and chambers were carried out as each sought to create the ideal modern palace. The magnificent courtyard fountain has been carefully restored and is now on view to visitors. The loch is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the extensive wildfowl population.
• In Linlithgow off the M9 • Open all year • Last ticket sold 45 mins before closing • Admission: Adult £5.20 Child £2.60 Concessions £4.20 • VisitScotland grading ★★★★
Find out more about Linlithgow Palace at historic-scotland.gov.uk
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Events at Linlithgow Palace (Kirkgate, Linlithgow)
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| Learn about the sport of kings and queens with this demonstration, plus the chance to get up close and personal with some birds of prey. View full details |
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| Linlithgow Palace | 17 Jun 11am | 01506 842896 £5.50 as part of normal admission (£4.40; Children £3.30; Members free) |
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| Meet some of the more gruesome characters and relive some of the less cheerful events of Linlithgow Palace's long history. Definitely not recommended for young children. Places are limited. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info |
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| Linlithgow Palace | 12 Oct–20 Oct Fri & Sat 7.30pm, 8.30pm & 9.30pm | 01506 842896 £10 (Members £9) |
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| Learn to ID the three Bs: birds, butterflies and bumblebees, with a little help from the rangers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| Linlithgow Palace |
3 Jun
Noon 9 Jun Noon |
01506 842896 To be confirmed |
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| As confidante to Margaret Tudor, wife of King James IV, Elizabeth Barlow has all the goss about what's going down in the Royal Court. Join her as she spills the beans. View full details |
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| Linlithgow Palace | 24 Jun 11am | 01506 842896 £5.50 (£4.40; Children £3.30; Members free) |
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| The middle ages: a time when wealthy members of the upper classes were positively encouraged to spend hours each day attempting to seriously wound each other with wooden poles. See jousting for yourself in this remarkable re-enactment, along with other examples of living history. View full details |
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| Linlithgow Palace | 30 Jun–8 Jul Sat & Sun 12.30–4.30pm | 01506 842896 £11 (£8.80; Children £6.60; Members free) |
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| Introduce your little ones some of the more or less harmless creatures of Scottish folklore, and show them how a brownie isn't necessarily either a chocolate-flavoured confection or a small uniformed girl doing odd jobs. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info |
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| Linlithgow Palace | 27 Oct–28 Oct Sat & Sun 6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm | 01506 842896 £7.50 (Members £6.75) |
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| See Linlithgow Palace from a different angle – on a ranger-led tour of Linlithgow Loch by kayak. Groups of three can share a canoe. Age 8+; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| Linlithgow Palace |
16 Jun
1pm 29 Jul 1pm 18 Aug 1pm |
01506 842896 £12 (£8; Members free) |
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| Surveying activities including searching for butterflies, bees and birds. Suitable for all ages. View full details |
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| Linlithgow Palace | 2 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm | Free |
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