Linlithgow: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Formerly the principal town of West Lothian, Linlithgow lies some 20 miles west of Edinburgh along the main railway route to Glasgow. Its rich history and central location make it a popular tourist destination while a significant proportion of the local population make the daily commute to Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Stirling.

One of the historic attractions of Linlithgow is the ruin of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. The Palace was built (on a site which had had prior buildings) starting in 1424 by James I of Scotland. It was destroyed by fire in 1746.

Another attraction is St. Michael's Church, with a distinctive "crown" steeple, erected in 1964.

Linlithgow is on the Edinburgh & Glasgow Union Canal and has the Canal Museum.