Linlithgow

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Linlithgow is a small town in the Central Belt of Scotland, Scotland

Linlithgow Palace
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Linlithgow Palace
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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.

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