Visitor Information – Burgh Halls, Linlithgow

Telephone: 01506 282 720

The recently redeveloped Burgh Halls in Linlithgow is home to West Lothian’s visitor information facility.  The service operates on a self-help basis and includes free internet access to help you plan your visit or onward journey.  You will find information and leaflets on local events, attractions and accommodation.  Staff also provide a Box Office service so you can book tickets for events.  Visitor Information is open to the public seven days a week, all year round.

The Glass House Cafe also resides in the Burgh Halls so you can co-ordinate your visit with a cup of tea or a spot of lunch!

The rest of the magnificent building incorporates space to hire for events or meetings, ideal for weddings or conferences.  The lower floor, which was home to the original visitor information centre, is now used as a resource space to study arts, crafts and heritage and also as a base for informal arts workshops and practical sessions for adults and children.

Please note the entrance to the Burgh Halls is now on the left hand side of the building, you can no longer access by the original main entrance at the front.

Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm

For more information contact the Venue Co-ordinator burgh.halls@westlothian.gov.uk

The building is fully wheelchair accessible.

Getting Here:
On Foot
Linlithgow Burgh Halls is located in The Cross, the focal point of the town centre in the centre of the High Street. The main entrance to the building is accessed from the Kirkgate running up to Linlithgow Palace.

By Train
Linlithgow train station is a 5 min walk along the High Street to Linlithgow Burgh Halls. For up to date train information visit the National Rail website – www.nationalrail.co.uk (new window) Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50

Edinburgh Waverley – Linlithgow - Journey time:  from 23 mins
Glasgow Queen Street - Linlithgow - Journey time: from 29 mins
Stirling – Linlithgow – Journey time: from 31 mins

By Bus
There is a circular town service and regular bus services to Linlithgow Cross from Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, South Queensferry, Bo’ness and Bathgate. For up to date bus information visit the First Bus website - www.firstgroup.com (new window) Enquiries: 01324 602200

By Car
From Edinburgh:   Take the M9 Motorway from Edinburgh, which is signposted to Stirling.  Leave the M9 at Junction 3. At the roundabout just past the Tesco supermarket turn right onto the High Street and proceed to The Cross where there is Pay & Display parking.

From Glasgow/Stirling:   Take the A80/M80 from Glasgow towards Stirling and then the M9 towards Edinburgh.  Exit at Junction 4 and take the A803 to Linlithgow.  You will cross the river Avon at Linlithgow Bridge and should proceed straight on, past the roundabout at the Westport, to the High Street and proceed to The Cross where there is Pay & Display parking.

Alternatively use the M8 Glasgow/Edinburgh motorway, exit at Junction 4 to the A801 and then fork right to the A706, which is signposted to Linlithgow.  You will arrive in the town at the Leisure Centre.  After passing under the railway (traffic lights) you should turn right at the roundabout on to the High Street.

From Fife & The North (Via the Forth Road Bridge):   Take the M90/A90 and cross the Forth Road Bridge (no tolls going south).  Exit left immediately after crossing the bridge and take the A904 (3rd exit from the roundabout)  you can then stay on the A904 until it reaches a “T” junction at Champany where you should turn left for Linlithgow on the A803 or use a short stretch of the M9, exiting onto the A803 at Junction 3.  The A803 enters Linlithgow from the east.

Car Parking
Linlithgow is a busy commuter town with lots of demand on parking. Visitors will normally find pay and display car parking spaces available at the Vennel Car Park, located in the centre of the town next to The Cross.

Limited parking is provided for visitors to the Palace and this is located at the top of the Kirkgate, through the Palace gateway.  There is also free short term car parking for shoppers at The Regent Centre (max 2 hour).
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Burgh Halls
The Cross
Linlithgow
EH49 8RE