Location: Linlithgow
Top Things to do in Linlithgow
Top 10 Things to do in Linlithgow, United Kingdom (UK)
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. Linlithgow Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
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 drummogo - Bo'ness
We have visited Linlithgow Palace many times and return most months.
The views from the outside are equal to the views from inside.
The friendly staff will give you a warm welcome and are very knowledgeable on the history of the building and the historical events
The Palace setting next to Linlithgow Loch is just amazing at any time of the year, parking is limited at busy times but there is plenty of parking just a short walk away. There is also good links by train and bus if you want to use public transport
Treat yourself to a pleasant walk around the Loch , it is about 2.5 Miles, the views of the Palace will take your breath away
2. Beecraigs Country Park
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Michigander829 - South Haven, Michigan
We were taken to the Beecraigs restaurant for breakfast, which was excellent, and then put on our boots to walk it off. Deer and cattle to watch and good woodland walks. Lots of families at the adventure play park. A really nice place to spend two or three hours. We didn’t make it up the nearby hill which our hosts told us provided spectacular views. Next time definitely.
3. St. Michael's Parish Church
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By travelsnearandfar - Washington
when you first enter, there are ladies that give you information about the church and additional pamplets. Amazing stained glass windows and a beautifully carved wooden pulpit with 4 queens on it. Definitely stop here if you go into Linlithgow Palace.
4. Linlithgow Canal Centre
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4.5 based on 137 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. 1:30 to 5pm. Open weekends from 30th March untill 29 September. Midweek 1 July to 23 August.
Reviewed By Susan S - Falkirk, United Kingdom
We took advantage of the "Kids go free" during the week during the school summer holidays. adults were only £4. We opted for the 25 min town trip that takes you up the canal, back down to starting point then down the canal the back...MoreWe are glad you enjoyed your trip. We hope to see you back again sometime soon.
5. The House of the Binns
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
The house is open from June - September. The grounds are open year round from 9am-7.30pm. Set in beautifully landscaped parkland overlooking the River Forth, this fascinating laird’s house near Linlithgow has been the home of the Dalyells for 400 years. The present house was built in 1612 by Thomas Dalyell, an Edinburgh merchant who made his fortune at the court of King James VI and I in London. Thomas’s son, General Tam Dalyell, formed the legendary regiment of Royal Scots Greys. There are many mementos of him in the house, as well as colourful legends about his dealings with the Devil to discover. A warm welcome awaits visitors at the home of the Dalyells, with rooms rich in family history and personality.
Reviewed By Stuart1503
This is not one of the National Trust for Scotland's better known attractions and the house itself has limited opening hours, due to the Dalyell family still residing in the house.
The tour guide was excellent and gave us the most interesting tour of a historic house that we have ever experienced.
The grounds are also worth visiting, as there is a fabulous, panoramic view from the top of the hill
6. Linlithgow Burgh Halls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Dating back to 1670 Linlithgow Burgh halls is a unique landmark building at the heart of the historic town. Today it is a modern multi-functional venue with a dedicated art gallery, stunning halls for weddings receptions and ceremonies, public events, art workshops and talks. It also has its own café with an outdoor Terrace area and walled garden. The Gallery presents a changing programme of Exhibitions featuring significant work by national and international artists that resonates with this unique building.
Reviewed By Rossergruffydd - Glasgow, United Kingdom
A great art gallery with an exhibition of Persian art with clear and concise details of the process of creating such intricate designs and plenty of information of how the pigments are made, etc.
A modern facility with a good cafe and plenty of tourist information.
7. Annet House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By maceng-chattan - Littlehampton, United Kingdom
Lovely small museum near the centre of town, very well worth a visit Free to enter and donations welcome. Recommend highly for all ages.
8. 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.
Reviewed By Stuart G
Similar experience to the previous reviewer. We booked a Groupon tour here, and emailed to arrange. Received no response, tried phoning repeatedly still no answer. Finally received an email back citing server issues and were offered a variety of dates and advised even though some were after expiry date of our voucher it would be fine. We booked in advance and sent our voucher as requested. Then just a few days ago we received an email telling us that our Groupon had expired and they were unable to honour it, despite previously having said it would be fine. We quoted the original email giving us the option of doing this and received a rather abrupt email back. Our further contact has been ignored. It's a shame as this looked a really good place to visit, and staying next door to it we had planned to potentially visit again with other friends. With such poor customer service (verging on fraud with them going back on their word and keeping our money) we will not be going here ever.
9. Scottish Korean War Memorial
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By deereleap - Linlithgow, United Kingdom
This memorial is off the road to Torphichen from Linlithgow. It is a substantial and rather beautiful patch of countryside, landscaped to give some idea of native Korean aspects in a Scottish setting. You can park by the road just beyond the unusual entrance gates and then there is a winding path through dwarf conifers towards the main memorial, which was totally renovated and rebuilt a couple of years ago. It is an unusual, temple shaped, open sided building which contains the names of those who fell in this cause. The lower paths would be accessible to wheelchair users. Other areas merge into woodland with the occasional personal memorial. Above this terrain rises the steep track to the top of Witchcraig and the interesting Refuge Stone with marvellous views to the north and west. This is a quiet place and it can form the start of a good circular walk which eventually takes you down into Torphichen by tracks and side roads and up and back again by a long lane, with great views throughout. Some care and map-reading skills are needed the first time you attempt this. I love this peaceful place and you often see kestrels, buzzards and once a short-eared owl. Those who died are remembered suitably here and we can contemplate Nature and the true meaning of sacrifice.
10. The Cross Well
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
One of the outstanding attractions in Linlithgow ,you will have no difficulty finding it in the center of town at the Cross . Beautifully carved it is even more admired when you find that the carvings were by a one handed stonemason (Robert Gray) with a mallet strapped to his stump. Copied from the original design it is an exact replica of the crumbling well built in 1628 by John Ritchie. It is well worth your time to walk around and view this remarkable Well
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