Linlithgow Palace was one of the favourite residences of the kings and queens of Scotland.
Situated between the fortresses of Stirling and Edinburgh, Linlithgow Palace is very particular. Here, the goal was to relax, not to defend oneself. Going through the majestic gate, I was expecting to see a beautiful castle. And I’m not disappointed. The palace is in ruins, it was burned in 1746. But even without its roof, it kept its majesty of yesteryear. As I read, construction began in the late Middle Ages and lasted 200 years. Several kings and queens were born there, including the famous Mary Stuart in 1542. I imagine the castle when the royal family would arrive in Linlithgow. With a little imagination, I can hear the sound of the coaches and horse guards.
