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Linlithgow Palace

in Linlithgow off the M9 | Sulisker, Boghall, Linlithgow EH49 7GR, Scotland
+44 (0)1506 842 896
Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in Linlithgow
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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 facades and chambers were carried out as each sought to create the ideal modern palace. « less
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Scotland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I have visited Linlithgow Palace on many occasions over the last 50 years. It's one of my favourites. One particular occasion that stands out was when they had a jousting tournament - my kids were fascinated. Its such a pretty palace with the loch below and the kids love feeding the ducks and swans. Beautiful place. More

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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

surprisingly we were able to take our dog round the palace the view from the top is spectacular. It actually took us longer to go round than we expected. Great for an afternoon out. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

not used to a ruined palace, cant really illustrate how the actual building look like. Went there for 10 mins then left. Unless you are on your way from stirling to edinburgh, otherwise not worth a visit. More

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Glasgow
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We visited last year for the jousting in July, which was an excellent day out and visited again this week to see the castle itself. There is enough remaining of the castle with just enough on the descriptive boards to get a flavour of what this historic building might have been like in use. The views from the top of... More

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Lompoc, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Very nicely restored palace and grounds by a lovely loch. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

worked in linlithgow great place palce stuffed full of scotish history fantastic location and you can walk around the loch, plenty of really good places to eat from chippies and sandwich bars so you can sit outside next to the loch or restraunts or really good pub food . More

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Livingston, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

My Brother got married here in 2009, was very nice inside and a lovely place for wedding photo's too :D More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

lovely setting and if there is an event on its wonderful to see characters in costume More

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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Lake, swans/ducks, ruins and park well looked after More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Great day out..full of history and if you like Mary Queen of Scots this place is for you..loads more to see in Linlithgow. More

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