Linlithgow Palace, Royal palace in Linlithgow, Scotland
The palace stands between Edinburgh and Stirling, featuring four wings arranged around a central courtyard with a decorative Renaissance fountain.
James I initiated the transformation of a military fortress into a royal residence in 1424 following a devastating fire in Linlithgow.
The birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots in 1542, this palace represented the power center of the Stuart dynasty until the 17th century.
The palace opens year-round, with guided tours available and direct train connections from Edinburgh Waverley Station taking 20 minutes.
The fountain in the courtyard flowed with wine in September 1745 during Bonnie Prince Charlie's visit during the Jacobite rising.
Location: West Lothian
Part of: Linlithgow Palace, Peel and Royal Park
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/linlithgow-palace/overview
GPS coordinates: 55.97850,-3.60097
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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