Linlithgow
Linlithgow maps (1 available)
Map of West Lothian
Beautifully hand-drawn and coloured, dating from around 1840
See this old map of West Lothian
Linlithgow books (2 available)
Edinburgh Photographic Memories
Paperback
- 6 photos on Linlithgow appear in 3 Frith books - View photos of Linlithgow
- Read extracts and see photos from these books on Linlithgow and West Lothian
Linlithgow memories
Read and share memories of Linlithgow and West Lothian inspired by Frith photos
Where my Dad was born
Linlithgo, Lanarkshire Scotland is the place where my Dad was born in 1901.
Contributed by eddie tait
West Lothian memories
Where my Dad was born
Linlithgo, Lanarkshire Scotland is the place where my Dad was born in 1901.
A memory of Linlithgow contributed by eddie tait
Janet Walker
Janet Walker gave birth to Jeanie in 1913 at 17 Bridgend Rows
A memory of contributed by john scott
My mothers birthplace
Mine is not a personal memory but Uphall Station was the birthplace of my mother. Mum was born on the 29th of April 1924. Her parents were Hugh and Annie Campbell ( nee Mooney ). My grandparents and Mum immigrated to New Zealand in 1925. I am intending to visit Scotland in the next couple of years and will be visiting Uphall Station. As an only child Mum and I were very close and sadly she passed away 5 years ago and we were unable to travel to her birthplace together but I will keep her dream alive by coming to this often talked about, very special place with my husband.
A memory of contributed by Jill Alexander
Extracts From Linlithgow & West Lothian books
King David I built the first manor house at Linlithgow, and the church of St Michael next to it. In 1301, Edward Longshanks set about rebuilding and heavily fortifying the palace, and it was held by the English until the autumn of 1313.
An extract from from"Edinburgh Photographic Memories".
Linlithgow reached its final form during the reign of James V, though the north wing was reconstructed in the neo-classical style between 1618-1633. The last Scottish national parliament was held here in 1646, and Oliver Cromwell lived at Linlithgow for several months following the Battle of Dunbar. Also in this picture is St Michael’s Church, which was rebuilt in the 15th century.
An extract from from"Scottish Castles".
The Palace is situated upon the south shore of Linlithgow Loch. King David I built the first manor house at Linlithgow, and the church of St Michael next to it. In 1301, Edward Longshanks set about rebuilding and heavily fortifying the palace, and it was held by the English until the autumn of 1313. It was here that Mary, Queen of Scots was born in 1542. The palace is thought to have been burnt down accidently in 1746 by General Hawley’s troops.
An extract from from"Scotland".
The Palace is situated upon the south shore of Linlithgow Loch. It was here in 1542 that Mary, Queen of Scots was born in 1542. The palace is thought to have been burnt down accidently in 1746 by General Hawley’s troops.
An extract from from"Scotland Photographic Memories".
Mary, Queen of Scots was born here in 1542, and Prince Charles Edward Stuart stayed here in 1745. The palace is thought to have been burnt down accidentally in 1746 by some of General Hawley’s troops.
An extract from from"Edinburgh Photographic Memories".