Considered to be one of the finest Scottish buildings, the Linlithgow Palace is a magnificent royal residence of the Stuarts which burnt in 18th century but still provokes respect and admiration.

Linlithgow Palace is near Linlithgow Loch and it’s one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles on the territory of Scotland. Further, it is among the most favorite residences of the last Stuart monarchs.

The current architecture of Linlithgow Palace dates back since the reign of James I of Scotland. He built a new residence in 1425 that was later expanded during James III and James IV. Linlithgow Palace was the birthplace of James V who chose the castle to be his wedding place when he married Mary of Guise in 1538.

Linlithgow Palace was a preferred place for long-term stays of King James IV and Queen Margaret Tudor too.

One of the towers of the castle is still called 'Queen Margaret's Bower' as history says she was waiting for her husband’s return from battle in that tower. According to the legend she chose this place after an epiphany she had at St Michael's Parish Church.

Though the Linlithgow Palace didn’t keep its looks from its best days and what currently remains of it is mostly ruins, nothing can cover its former glory and erase the great history it still preserves.

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