Linlithgow
Linlithgow Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Iucha, Scots Lithgae) is a Royal Burgh in West Lothian, Scotland. An ancient town, it lies south of its two most prominent landmarks: Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Loch, and north of the Union Canal.
The town's coat of arms shows a black dog, chained to an oak tree, which grows on an island. Linlithgow's patron saint is Saint Michael and its motto is St. Michael is kinde to straingers.
Formerly the principal town of West Lothian, which was also known as Linithgowshire, the town lies some 20 miles (32 km) west of Edinburgh along the main railway route to Glasgow. Before the construction of the M8 & M9 motorways and the opening of the Forth Road Bridge, the town lay on the main road from Edinburgh to Stirling, Perth and Inverness while the canal system linked the burgh to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The nearby village of Blackness once served as the burgh's port.
The chief historic attraction of Linlithgow is the remains of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of James V and Mary, Queen of Scots, and probably Scotland's finest surviving late medieval secular building. The present Palace was started (on an older site) in 1424 by James I of Scotland. It was burnt in 1746, and, whilst unroofed, it is still largely complete in terms of its apartments (though very few of the original furnishings survived).
Linlithgow Palace from the public park surrounding it, known as The Peel
Linlithgow was also the site of the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge at the western edge of the town. The bridge no longer stands today. The roadway to Linlithgow over the River Avon is described by scholars as a lifted road.
Apart from the Palace, a second attraction, standing adjacent, is 15th century St. Michael's Church, the most complete surviving example of a large late medieval 'burgh kirk' in Scotland[citation needed]. Its western tower originally had a distinctive stone crown spire, of the type seen also on St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, or Newcastle Cathedral, which was removed in the early 19th century. In 1964 a replacement, and at the time controversial, spire in aluminium in a modern style by the prominent Scots architect Sir Basil Spence, representing Christ's crown of thorns, was added.
Many historic buildings line the High Street. On the south side ground levels rise and several historic wynds and closes as found in Edinburgh still exist. The most prominent space is on axis with the road to the Palace. This contains the Cross Well of 1807 which proclaims itself to be a replica of its 1628 predecessor. To its north stands the Town House of 1668 by the master mason John Smith. This replaced a previous hall demolished by Oliver Cromwell's army in 1650. Much of its original interior was removed in a modernisation project of 1962.[1] The High Street is particularly noted for its high number of ancient taverns.
James Hamilton of Bothwellhaugh carried out the first assassination with a firearm, when he shot James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, the Regent of Scotland, on 11 January 1570 in Linlithgow
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A trip to Linlithgow, Larbert and Dundee
Peter and Hannah Sidor - Linlithgow Burgh Halls Wedding DJ
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Linlithgow Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Iucha, Scots Lithgae) is a Royal Burgh in West Lothian, Scotland. An ancient town, it lies south of its two most prominent landmarks: Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Loch, and north of the Union Canal.
The town's coat of arms shows a black dog, chained to an oak tree, which grows on an island. Linlithgow's patron saint is Saint Michael and its motto is St. Michael is kinde to straingers.
Formerly the principal town of West Lothian, which was also known as Linithgowshire, the town lies some 20 miles (32 km) west of Edinburgh along the main railway route to Glasgow. Before the construction of the M8 & M9 motorways and the opening of the Forth Road Bridge, the town lay on the main road from Edinburgh to Stirling, Perth and Inverness while the canal system linked the burgh to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The nearby village of Blackness once served as the burgh's port.
The chief historic attraction of Linlithgow is the remains of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of James V and Mary, Queen of Scots, and probably Scotland's finest surviving late medieval secular building. The present Palace was started (on an older site) in 1424 by James I of Scotland. It was burnt in 1746, and, whilst unroofed, it is still largely complete in terms of its apartments (though very few of the original furnishings survived).
Linlithgow Palace from the public park surrounding it, known as The Peel
Linlithgow was also the site of the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge at the western edge of the town. The bridge no longer stands today. The roadway to Linlithgow over the River Avon is described by scholars as a lifted road.
Apart from the Palace, a second attraction, standing adjacent, is 15th century St. Michael's Church, the most complete surviving example of a large late medieval 'burgh kirk' in Scotland[citation needed]. Its western tower originally had a distinctive stone crown spire, of the type seen also on St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, or Newcastle Cathedral, which was removed in the early 19th century. In 1964 a replacement, and at the time controversial, spire in aluminium in a modern style by the prominent Scots architect Sir Basil Spence, representing Christ's crown of thorns, was added.
Many historic buildings line the High Street. On the south side ground levels rise and several historic wynds and closes as found in Edinburgh still exist. The most prominent space is on axis with the road to the Palace. This contains the Cross Well of 1807 which proclaims itself to be a replica of its 1628 predecessor. To its north stands the Town House of 1668 by the master mason John Smith. This replaced a previous hall demolished by Oliver Cromwell's army in 1650. Much of its original interior was removed in a modernisation project of 1962.[1] The High Street is particularly noted for its high number of ancient taverns.
James Hamilton of Bothwellhaugh carried out the first assassination with a firearm, when he shot James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, the Regent of Scotland, on 11 January 1570 in Linlithgow.
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Arden Country House, Linlithgow, United Kingdom, HD Review
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The 5-star Arden House is a modern country house offering luxurious bedrooms, award-winning breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Surrounded by 105 acres of farmland, Arden is a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh.
Each bedroom has a private bathroom with a bathtub, a shower and bathrobes. The rooms are individually decorated with touches of warm colors and some rooms have glass chandeliers. Modern amenities include CD players and flat-screen TVs.
Breakfast at Arden Country House is freshly prepared and includes cooked items, fruit and cereal. It is served in the breakfast room, with views of the gardens, and special diets can be accommodated upon request.
Free parking is available to all guests. The Royal Burgh of Linlithgow is a 5-minute drive from Arden House and Linlithgow Golf Club can also be reached in 5 minutes by car. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive away and Glasgow is a 45-minute drive away.
Bass Rock Ceilidh Band Linlithgow Burgh Halls Dashing White Sergeant Kearsey Wedding
Dashing White Sergeant at Linlithgow Burgh Halls, played by Bass Rock Ceilidh Band. Tunes: Spootiskerry, High Road to Linton
The Beautiful Town of Linlithgow in Scotland from the air
The video shows the beautiful town of Linlithgow taking off in the centre of Linlithgow Cross and then looking over Burgh Halls to the Palace, Loch and views of the town.
The video was taken using a DJI Phantom,Go Pro Hero 3 and Zenmuse Gimbal.
Murder and the Ross Dovecote, Linlithgow, Scotland
This rare 'beehive' style 16th Century dovecote stood on the lands of Baron Ross. The dovecot keepers daughter was murdered and an innocent man blamed who died and whose ghost returned to reveal that the true murderer was the father.
3/4 Marches: Loch Maree / 1st Argylls Crossing the River Poe / My Own Land
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Ali and Emily's first dance 20/06/09
Thought I'd just get this up for anyone who want to have a look or remember the magic.
There will be photos up at some point too. I took a million photos of people I didn't know, particularly at the ceilidh on Friday. Best place to get the heads up first is to follow me on twitter - @SILV3R.
Royal Tour - Queen Visits Ayrshire - No Sound - 1956
Queen and Duke step off train at Ardrossan station. They shake hands with VIP. Crowd scenes. Children wave flags. Queen standing at table signing the visitors book. Presented with flowers by small girl. Split frame to Kilwinning. Queen talking to VIPs. Duke talking to man. Queen and Duke speak to man. Queen waving to crowds. Split frame. Soldiers line the road. Queen seated at table signing the visitors book outside the Town hall in the Royal Burgh of Irvine. Duke walks to the table and also signs. CU of the crowds. Duke looks at the book. Split frame. Queen and Duke having VIPs presented to them. Crowd scene. MS to camera, Queen walking past cheering crowds waving flags. Split frame - County buildings of the Royal Burgh. Crowds. Royal car past camera. Ayrshire Yeomanry soldiers lined up. Queen inspecting same. Queen into camera between the ranks. VIPs men and women presented to the Queen and Duke, shake hands including Provost of Ayr, William Anderson. Queen and Duke walk away waving to the crowds. Split frame. Alloway - LS (Robbie) 'Burns Cottage'. Queen and Duke walk towards the cottage. CU of sign 'Burn's Cottage'. CU of Queen coming out of the cottage. Split frame. MS Royal car past cheering crowds. Queen and Duke shake hands with VIPs. Royal car departs past crowds, cheering. Split frame to Edinburgh. Train into station, Queen steps from same. Greeted and then walks past guard of honour. Royal car drives away. Split frame. Crowds line the street. Queen and Duke out of Royal car. The Queen then performs the opening ceremony of the new National Library of Scotland. She opens the door with a silver gilt key. Unveils a plaque to record the occasion. Queen and Duke look at the Bute collection of English plays which includes 37 quartos of Shakespeare. Split frame. Royal drives up. Queen and Duke greeted by an officer. Shot of bowman. Queen and officers watching. Bowman taking aim. Queen walking with officers. Crowd scene. Queen presents an arrow to the winner who was Major Gammell. Also awards another prize to Major Alastair Blair. Slip pan to Holyrood House. Soldiers of the Royal Scots Greys regiment lined up. Queen inspects same. Three soldiers enter parade ground on horse back. Centre one carries a flag. Queen places a flag in scabbard. LS officer marching with flag in slow time. Queen on dais watching the march past of soldiers. Included in the march past was the Duke of Kent. CU of troops giving the eyes left. Queen on the dais. Horse back soldiers on parade ground.
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West Lothian Schools Pipe Band Linlithgow Marches 2013
West Lothian Schools Pipe Band playing outside the Burgh Halls during the Linlithgow Marches 2013
Lee and Josh's Wedding
Saturday 25th April 2016 at The Duck's Inn (Aberlady)
Wedding of Amandine and Douglas
Here's a short clip showing me piping for the wedding of Amandine and Douglas at the Burgh Halls, Linlithgow in September 2013.
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Traditional Scottish dances danced at an English wedding
'Dashing White Sergeant' danced at an English wedding reception
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100 YEARS OF TULLAMORE PIPE BAND
Brief photographic history accompanied by some of our band members recordings.
West Lothian Schools Pipe Band Linlithgow Marches 2012.avi
West Lothian Schools Pipe Band playing outside the Burgh Halls during the Linlithgow Marches 2012.
Linlithgow's 1807 Cross Well, West Lothian, Scotland
Linlithgow's remarkably ornate and intricately carved Cross Well is a faithful 1807 replica of the 1628 original. The spring well lies in the vicinity of the Burgh Halls, St Michael's Church and Linlithgow Palace. The burgh Coat of Arms feature being a black dog chained to an oak tree located on an island.
Wedding at Linlithgow palace windy day
Random wedding at Lithgow, beautiful bridesmaids and bride. Bit windy though.
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Guilia and John's wedding in Falkirk