Linlithgow

Linlithgow is a compact historic market town in West Lothian, Scotland, set beside the shallow Linlithgow Loch and dominated by the dramatic ruins of Linlithgow Palace, the 15th‑century royal residence where Mary, Queen of Scots, was born. Its medieval street pattern, the sandstone palace and the adjacent St Michael's Parish Church give the town a strong sense of history and a popular focus for visitors and local photography.

Today Linlithgow mixes that historic core with a suburban, commuter character - regular trains and nearby roads make it easy to reach Edinburgh and Glasgow - while a lively local community sustains independent shops, cafes and annual civic events such as the town marches. Tourism linked to the palace and loch sits alongside small‑scale industry and services, making it both a heritage destination and a desirable place to live.