Scotland: Linlithgow
I added a few posts, but I’m finally getting around to doing a “photo dump” from our trip to Scotland. However, I figured my future self would be happier with my past self if my current self took the time to at least categorize these by place.
Linlithgow was the first place we stayed, and that was a fantastic choice. It was a pretty easy drive from the airport. Something I learned from previous travels: make sure you have a place to stay without waiting, even if that means paying for the night before if you’re landing early in the morning.
Linlithgow was a relatively quiet place to be, the people were friendly, and it was conveniently on a train line (but again, not noisy where we were staying). We stayed at the Courtyard Residence, which was very convenient (especially since they pre-stock the small kitchen with breakfast foods). It was also a really pretty place to stay.
The palace is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, and it sits beside St. Michael’s Parish. These were walking distance from where we were staying, and it was a good first-day outing.
Videos:
Linlithgow roundabout area with cobblestone
Linlithgow Train station a with speaker announcing next train
Linlithgow St Michaels Parish Church with pipe organ
Make a Wish – St Michael’s Parish
Pictures:
The part of the Court Residence where we stayed. 1 Court Square, High Street, Linlithgow, Scotland, EH49 7EQ United Kingdom
St. Michael’s Parish (left) and Linlithgow Palace. You can see the scaffolding for the repair work being done. May 2025
Front of St. Michael’s Parish in Linlithgow, next to the palace
Linlithgow Palace Fountain
Inside Linlithgow Palace – which appeared to be two-stories in the past.
Spiral staircase in Linlithgow Palace. There were several of these, the first of many we would see during this trip. The inner versus outer edges required different strategies to avoid tripping!
Beautiful view from the top level of Linlithgow Palace. Can you imaging walking this?
Kevin toward the top of Linlithgow Palace
