Linlithgow
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Linlithgow is a small town in the Central Belt of Scotland, Scotland
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Get in
By Plane
Linlithgow is only 11 miles/18 km from Edinburgh International Airport [1] (http://www.edinburghairport.com).
By Car
Linlithgow is between Junctions 3 and 4 of the M9. Take junction 3 if you are arriving from the south (e.g. from Edinburgh) or junction 4 if you are arriving from the north (e.g. from Stirling)
By train
Regular trains run to and from Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow and Stirling.
By bus
Regular buses run to Edinburgh.
Get around
Linlithgow is small enough to walk around.
See
- Linlithgow Palace - a partially ruined former royal palace and birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots
Do
- Take a relaxing walk around Linlithgow Loch for great views of the palace.
- Walk or cycle along the Union Canal to Edinburgh (about 30km) or Falkirk (15km).
- Take a boat trip [2] (http://www.lucs.org.uk/page2.html) along the canal to the impressive Avon Aqueduct.