Linlithgow Palace

**Mike1** · 14th July 06, 06:36 AM

Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots

The Saltire flying proudly over the Palace

This fountain was simply incredible. The details in it were stunning.

A view of the loch, from the Old Entry

A view of St. Michael's Parish Church

The Crown of Thorns atop the steeple of the church

The Palace and Church were both incredible and another sight I strongly recommend to all.

When we left the Palace, we went back to the town center and found a restaurant called The Four Marys, after the four handmaidens that attended to mary Queen of Scots. The building that housed the restaurant was a house that had been built in 1500!

It really makes me wonder why we busy ourselves so, tearing older buildings down. We're never going to develop the kind of history that Scotland has, at this rate.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 14th July 06, 06:50 AM

Mike, great pics as usual. And a colleague and I were having the same discussion about the age of "old" buildings/structures in the US vs the other side of the pond. Here, if it was built in the 1800's (even as late as 1899), it is considere very old. Yet in the UK and the rest of Europe there are buildings that go back to the 1100's or earlier. No comparison. I wince every time I see a nice old home (even if its just 50 years old) torn down to make room for a new McMansion.

**cessna152towser** · 14th July 06, 06:58 AM

Good photos, Mike, and you timed it perfectly to see the fountain - Scotland's oldest fountain and there was a television feature last week on how it has just newly been restored to working order.

**Pour1Malt** · 14th July 06, 07:44 AM

brill! ta Mike...

lueks like ya are see greet sichts...

ai concerned aboot the lack o' pub piccies though....

a' sicht seein and nay pints maks fur a grumpy lad, ya ken!

**Mattg** · 14th July 06, 07:57 AM

Careful P1M, Mike is coming after your title of King of Piccies!

**Kilted KT** · 14th July 06, 07:58 AM

excellents pics, but i agree with P1M...need pubs pics...

**Pour1Malt** · 14th July 06, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Mattg

Careful P1M, Mike is coming after your title of King of Piccies!

ai ken...

thot why ai hae a trip tae Wales an the Wickerman Festival comin oop soon! :rolleyes:

**pdcorlis** · 14th July 06, 08:06 AM

More great photos Mike - keep it up, they're a sight for sore eyes!

**starbkjrus** · 14th July 06, 09:58 AM

Thanks for the pics. Linlithgow is on my list for next year (so is every sight in Scotland it seems

) BUT it's on the short list and in the right area.

Really beautiful countryside.

**Blu (Ontario)** · 14th July 06, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

... It really makes me wonder why we busy ourselves so, tearing older buildings down. We're never going to develop the kind of history that Scotland has, at this rate.