Location: Linlithgow
Top Things to do in Linlithgow
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Linlithgow (/lɪnˈlɪθɡoʊ/; Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Iucha, Scots: Lithgae) is a town in West Lothian, Scotland. It is West Lothian's county town, reflected in the county's alternative name of Linlithgowshire. An ancient town, it lies south of its two most prominent landmarks: Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Loch, and north of the Union Canal.
Restaurants in Linlithgow
1. Mary's Meanders
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5.0 based on 321 reviews
Based just outside Edinburgh, we provide guided walking tours of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow and Outlander filming locations day tours with true fans leading the tours. We provide a fun yet informative day out that all the family can enjoy. We host an Outlander inspired dinner show for groups throughout the summer months. Email us for more details.
2. Linlithgow Palace
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4.5 based on 1,409 reviews
Linlithgow Palace is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. The magnificent ruin of a great Royal Palace set in its own park and beside Linlithgow Loch. A favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens from James I (1406-37) onward. Building work commissioned by James I, III, IV, V and VI can be seen. The great hall and chapel are particularly fine. James V (1512) and Mary Queen of Scots (1542) were both born here. Surfaces inside the Palace are mainly stone slabs and small cobbles in the courtyard. The ticket office, shop and courtyard are accessible to visitors with disabilities. More mobile visitors should be able to access the first floor which forms the main part of the property. Access is available to Linlithgow Loch and extensive peel (park).
Reviewed By NeilSK - Lincoln, United Kingdom
A key part of Scottish history this beautifully located castle is well worth a proper tour. Although semi-ruined, a huge amount is preserved of this large building, to the point that at times you risk getting lost in it's multi-level labyrith of corridors, stairways, towers and huge rooms. You can always look out onto the lovely courtyard to check where you are though! It is also well worth visiting the church next door and walking down to the lake for impressive views and photographs
3. Beecraigs Country Park
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4.5 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By pennyr6763 - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We stayed here for a night as we travelled round the outlander film locations. Such a nice friendly, clean site, well looked after, deer & Highland cattle etc to see there, lovely walks in the forest or for cycling. Enjoyed our stay, staff very friendly and helpful.
4. Linlithgow Canal Centre
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
Linlithgow Canal Centre is run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Boat Trips, Canal Museum, Tea Room, Charters and Self-drive Boat Hire. A great day out for the family! Located close to Linlithgow railway station. 1:00 to 4:30pm. Open weekends from 31st March until 30 September. Midweek 2nd July to 24th August. Canal Fun day Sunday 19th August from 1pm - 5pm ~ (Cardboard Boat Race starts at 3:00pm)
Reviewed By Claire906
We went on one of the volunteer-run trips out to the Avon Aqueduct and back - at £10pp including tea/coffee and biscuits, this is wonderful, relaxing and high value for money trip. The volunteers are knowledgeable and engaging - answered all our questions and pointed out particularly beautiful and interesting sights. There were all ages on our boat (the tiny kids were well behaved, but it is, perhaps, quite a long sit in one place for the under 5s), and I know some of the older travellers appreciated the loo on board!
5. Blackness Castle
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4.5 based on 808 reviews
Blackness Castle is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. Built in the 15th century and massively strengthened in the 16th century as an artillery fortress, Blackness Castle has been a royal castle, prison, armaments depot and film location for Hamlet and the BBC production of Ivanhoe. Blackness Castle is often referred to as ‘the ship that never sailed’ due to its great stone ship appearance. From the castle you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth and Fife.
Reviewed By juliedZ1845MO - Elsenham, United Kingdom
We visited here to pass some time before our flight home and it was totally worth it. It's not complete, there are steps that can be a bit steep if you aren't so fit and a big section is in thearea that's up a rocky section, they could really do with putting steps in here. That said the views are stunning, the history is fascinating and overall it's well worth a visit.
6. Krafty Brew
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
We offer people the chance to come in and brew their own cusyom made beer, they choose exact flavours and their own hops and malts and get 150 bottles at the end of it, we also do custom labels, this is ideal for groups, staff days out, stag do's etc We also do tasting sessions almost every day of the week as well as sell our beer to pubs, clubs and restaurants.
