The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used after that. In 1424, the town of Linlithgow was partially destroyed in a great fire. King James I started the rebuilding of the Palace as a grand residence for Scottish royalty, also beginning the rebuilding of the Church of St Michael, a separate building, the tower to the right in this photo. Mary, Queen of Scots, was born at the Palace in December 1542 and occasionally stayed there during her reign. The palace's swansong came in September 1745, when Bonnie Prince Charlie visited Linlithgow, on his march south but did not stay overnight. The Duke of Cumberland's army destroyed most of the palace buildings by burning in January 1746. It is now a visitor attraction in the care of Historic Scotland. Info from Wikipedia. Photo taken May 1995 and scanned. Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana