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Both Mary Queen of Scots and
her father, James V, were born here in 15th
century Linlithgow Palace whose ruin stands high
above a local loch.
The building was unfortunately damaged in 1746 by
a fire started by the Duke of Cumberland’s
soldiers.
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Linlithgow Palace - Photo:
Alistair McMillan
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Corvus Monedula -
Photo:
Simon Johnston
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The parish Church of St.
Michael dates to the 13th century but was rebuilt
after the same fire in 1424.
One of Scotland’s finest churches, it has a crown
of thorns atop its tower.
Many of Scotland’s kings and queens worshipped
within its Gothic walls. The oldest bell was rung
in 1513 to mark the defeat of the Scots at
Flodden.
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