Linlithgow Palace Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Linlithgow Palace. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Admission tickets for Linlithgow Palace cost £11 for adults and £6 for children ages 7–15 on the day; book online in advance for a £1 discount for adults and 50p for children. Seniors aged 65 and above, and unemployed, pay £8 on the day and £9 online.

Yes, Linlithgow Palace is worth it, especially for history buffs—the ruins were the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Today, the former palace is a shining example of Renaissance architecture, thanks to embellishment by Stewart kings over the centuries. It’s also perched on the banks of a wildfowl-rich loch.

The highlights of the roofless ruins of Linlithgow Palace include the king’s and queen’s bedchambers, where you can admire intricate oriel windows and the far-reaching views from Queen Margaret’s Bower, which stretch to the Forth bridges on a clear day. You can also spot wildlife on neighboring Linlithgow Loch.

Somewhat. Linlithgow Palace is partly wheelchair-accessible. While access to the palace is possible via a small stone threshold, the first and upper floors are only accessible using a spiral staircase. The cobbled areas of the lower floor, while bumpy, are passable. The parking lot has two accessible parking spaces.

Yes. Linlithgow Palace marks the halfway point between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle; there are so many attractions to visit along the way. Once you’ve explored the palace and loch, you can head to nearby Bo’ness to visit Scotland’s largest railway museum and ride the Bo'ness and Kinniel steam railway.