
Linlithgow Palace stands on a low hill above a small inland loch. The name Linlithgow means “the loch in the damp hollow”.
The site was first occupied as far back as Roman times 2,000 years ago.
James I ordered work on a palace to begin in 1424, following a fire that severely damaged the earlier residence. The new palace became a welcome rest stop for royals on the busy road between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle.
Today Linlithgow is managed by Historic Scotland and is open to visitors.