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Linlithgow Palace (Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace, one of Scotland's most magnificent royal ruins), Linlithgow Loch, the Union Canal, and a beautiful West Lothian royal burgh
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Linlithgow Palace — begun by James I in the 15th century and completed by James V — was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots in 1542. The palace, now a magnificent shell after fire in 1746, stands on a promontory overlooking Linlithgow Loch. The town has been a royal burgh since 1138.
Linlithgow Palace is extraordinarily beautiful — free to explore the exterior and always open. The palace interior with Historic Environment Scotland. Linlithgow Loch for the views. The Union Canal for walking and cycling.
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Linlithgow Palace (Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace, one of Scotland's most magnificent royal ruins), Linlithgow Loch, the Union Canal, and a beautiful West Lothian royal burgh Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Linlithgow worth exploring.
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Palace tourism and the attractive commuter community drive Linlithgow. Strong independent retail and food. List your Linlithgow business on Roam to reach local customers in West Lothian.
Roam covers all of Linlithgow including Bo'ness, Bathgate, Falkirk, Broxburn, Armadale. Linlithgow Palace is extraordinarily beautiful — free to explore the exterior and always open. The palace interior with Historic Environment Scotland. Linlithgow Loch for the views. The Union Canal for walking and cycling.