• Get around
• See
• Do
• Buy
• Eat
• Drink
• Get out

Linlithgow is a small town in the Central Belt of Scotland, Scotland

Linlithgow Palace

[edit] Get in

[edit] By Plane

Linlithgow is only 11 miles/18 km from Edinburgh International Airport [1].

[edit] By Car

Linlithgow is between Junctions 3 and 4 of the M9. Take junction 3 if you are arriving from the south (e.g. from Edinburgh) or junction 4 if you are arriving from the north (e.g. from Stirling)

[edit] By train

Regular trains run to and from Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow and Stirling.

[edit] By bus

Regular buses run to Edinburgh.

[edit] Get around

Linlithgow is small enough to walk around.

[edit] See

• Linlithgow Palace - a partially ruined former royal palace and birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots

[edit] Do

• Take a relaxing walk around Linlithgow Loch for great views of the palace.
• Walk or cycle along the Union Canal to Edinburgh (about 30km) or Falkirk (15km).
• Take a boat trip [2] along the canal to the impressive Avon Aqueduct.

[edit] Buy

[edit] Eat

Champany Inn. Michelin starred restaurant [3]

[edit] Drink

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Camping

• Beecraigs Country Park[4]. 01506 844516. Open all year. Campsite which is part of a much larger country park, just 2 miles south of Linlithgow in the Bathgate Hills. Well-equipped campsite with good amenities. The Country Park is a popular destination for a family day out, with a Trout Loch, Deer Park, Adventure Playground and miles of woodland walks.

[edit] Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

• Arden Country House, [5].
• Belsyde Farm House, [6] .
• Cauldburn Country House, [7].
• Strawberry Bank House, [8].

[edit] Get out

Linlithgow is a good base for exploring the Central Belt of Scotland, with excellent transport links to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Stirling.