Linlithgow

Linlithgow (gaélique écossais : Gleann Iucha, Scots : Lithgae) est un burgh royal du West Lothian, en Écosse. Il est situé à une trentaine de kilomètres à l'ouest d'Édimbourg et compte 13 370 habitants. Son symbole est un chien noir enchaîné à un chêne poussant sur une île. Son saint patron est Saint Michel et sa devise est « St. Michael is kind to strangers » (Saint Michel est bienveillant pour les étrangers). Il est jumelé avec la ville française de Guyancourt et, en tant que partie du West Lothian, avec Grapevine (Texas), aux États-Unis[réf. souhaitée].

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Linlithgow ( lin-LITH-goh; Scots: Lithgae; Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Iucha) is a town in West Lothian, Scotland. It was historically West Lothian's county town, reflected in the county's historical name of Linlithgowshire. An ancient town, it lies in the Central Belt on a historic route between Edinburgh and Falkirk beside Linlithgow Loch. The town is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Edinburgh. During the medieval period, the town grew in prominence as a royal burgh and residence around Linlithgow Palace. In later centuries, Linlithgow became a centre of industry in leather making and other materials, before developing rapidly in the Victorian era with the opening of the Union Canal in the 1820s and the arrival of the railway in 1842. Linlithgow was the former county town of the county but the Council now resides in nearby Livingston. Today Linlithgow has less industry and the economy of the town centre is focused on hospitality, heritage and tourism services. Linlithgow's patron saint is Saint Michael and its motto is St. Michael is kind to strangers. A statue of the saint holding the burgh coat of arms stands on the High Street. In 2019, the population of the Linlithgow ward (which includes the town and greater area) was 16,499.

Linlithgow Palace

The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are located 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, and was burned out in 1746. It is now a visitor attraction in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

Linlithgow Sheriff Court

Linlithgow Sheriff Court is a former judicial building on the High Street in Linlithgow in Scotland. The building, which has been converted for residential use, is a Category B listed building.

St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow

St Michael's Parish Church is one of the largest burgh churches in the Church of Scotland. In 2024, it united with St Ninian's Craigmailen (also in Linlithgow), Torphichen Kirk and Avonbridge Church to create the new Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church. St Michael is the town's patron saint; the town's motto is "St Michael is kinde to strangers".

Linlithgow Burgh Halls

Linlithgow Burgh Halls is a municipal structure at The Cross, Linlithgow, Scotland. The complex includes the Town House, the former headquarters of Linlithgow Burgh Council, which is a Category A listed building, and the Old County Hall, the former headquarters of West Lothian County Council, which is a Category B listed building.