Linlithgow is a Royal Burgh located in the central lowlands of Scotland - about 20 miles from Edinburgh and under an hour from Glasgow by train or car.

Location Map

It is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and the preserved ruins of the Royal Palace can be visited in a picturesque setting next to Linlithgow Loch.

The town has many other attractions and facilities for visitors.
Linlithgow is also a great base from which to explore central Scotland, with excellent road and rail links.

Linlithgow - a Great Visit!

Linlithgow CrossWelcome!

Make your visit something special!  We hope that you can enjoy all that Linlithgow has to offer visitors and locals. See What's On? for details.

Linlithgow is an historic town with lots to see and do.  You can find information on where to stay and where to eat and drink in Linlithgow.  Have a Great Visit!

Linlithgow Palace and St Michael's Church are open all year round.   Linlithgow's Story Museum opens daily and the Linlithgow Canal Centre opens at weekends from 2 to 5pm, with charters available at other times.

Shop on our High Street - keep the local independants going.

Linlithgow.com: A "top 12" local tourism site!  Linlithgow is a Fairtrade Town.

Cittaslow Linlithgow
Linlithgow is currently seeking to achieve Cittaslow status.

Linlithgow is twinned with Guyancourt in France.  West Lothian is twinned with Hochsauerland in Germany will soon be twinned with sister city Grapevine TX USA.

What's On?

Events Diary.  To add events, e-mail full details to mail@linlithgow.com

Michael Marra Concert

10 May at 8 pm

Pride & Passion Linlithgow

Inaugural Meeting - 8 May

Local Craft Showcase

L'gow Grange Rotary

Weekly Meeting Report

Youth Rugby Camp

28th July till 1st August

Grapevine Twinning

Pictures of  the Grapevine Delegation's vist.

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