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Castles In West Lothian |
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Linlithgow Palace |
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miles south-east of Grangemouth, off M9 One of
Scotland's four royal palaces, on the edge of Linlithgow Loch. A fortified house was
built here in the 12th century and in 1302 Edward I built a manor. The building seen
now was erected in 1425, the grand scale of the building can be seen by the Great
Hall, 94 feet long. In 1746 the Duke of Cumberland's army camped at Linlithgow on their
way to fight Prince Charles Edward Stuart's army at Culloden Moor. As the army left,
fires were left burning and the building was gutted. Linlithgow Palace is one of
Scotland's most visited ruins. more information  |
