Linlithgow Palace

Published 8th December 2014

Chapter 2 : History

A royal castle was first built in Linlithgow in the 1100s, in the reign of David I, but was captured and garrisoned by Edward I of England in the early 1300s. This original castle was destroyed by fire in 1424.

Plaques-of-monarchs — Plaques of monarchs from Mary, Queen of Scots to Elizabeth II

Courtyard-with-fountain — Courtyard with fountain