The majestic royal palace of the Stewarts at Linlithgow today lies roofless and ruined. Yet the visitor still feels a sense of awe on entering its gates. The palace was once truly elegant and a welcome stopping-place for the royal family along the busy road linking Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle.
The beauty of the palace can still be seen today in the carvings on the fountain, a beautiful three-tiered ‘wedding-cake’ structure in the centre of the courtyard, or the Oriels, elegant projecting windows off the kings and queens bedchambers.
All around the palace visitors can see sumptuous stone-carved figures, including angel musicians in the royal chapel. Another feature not to be missed is the magnificent Great Hall with its huge fireplace.
