Linlithgow
Place in West Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.976, -3.6 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 00 76 |
| Population: | 13,320 |
| Dialling code: | 01506 (Bathgate) |
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.
Postcode districts covering Linlithgow
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Livingston 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hamilton 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Cumbernauld 15.5 miles25 km
- Dunfermline 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Coatbridge 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Glenrothes 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Stirling 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Airdrie 16.2 miles26 km
- Falkirk 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Motherwell 19.7 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Bo'ness and Blackness Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Whitecross Place 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bo'ness Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bridgend Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Torphichen Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Maddiston Place 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Rumford Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh Ward 4.3 miles7 km
- Polmont Place 4.4 miles7 km
- Dechmont Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Brightons Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Lower Braes Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Linlithgow
EH49 7SY, EH49 6QL, EH49 7LD, EH49 6BG, EH49 6DE, EH49 6SG, EH49 6AQ, EH49 7JT, EH49 7BZ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9 miles14.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 33 miles53.1 km
- Linlithgow Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Polmont Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
Hotels near Linlithgow Ad
- Coorie 6 miles9.7 km
- The Inn at Charlestown 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Richmond Park Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Oatridge Hotel 2 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Ashcroft Farmhouse 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Premier Lodge 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Dakota Edinburgh 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Garvock House Hotel 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Orocco Pier 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Metro Inns Falkirk 5.1 miles8.2 km
Schools in Linlithgow
- Donaldson's School Special
- Linlithgow Academy Secondary
- Linlithgow Bridge Primary School Primary
- Linlithgow Primary School Primary
- Low Port Primary School Primary
- Springfield Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Primary School (Linlithgow) Primary
Local points of interest
- Manuel Priory Historic site 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hopetoun House Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Falkirk Stadium Stadium 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Callendar Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Dundas Castle Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Ochilview Park Stadium 9 miles14.6 km
- East End Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Cramond beach Beach 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Recreation Park Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km