Linlithgow Palace (Scotland)

Linlithgow Palace is located 24 kilometres west of Edinburgh and is associated with the name of Mary Stewart, the last Scottish Queen. Here she was born and tragically died.

The palace was built in the XII century by King David I, on the shores of the Gulf of Firth of Forth and since then has been repeatedly rebuilt by his descendants. Today, the palace is partially preserved, in some rooms there is no floor or ceiling. But much of the building has survived, including the fireplace, which is the largest in Scotland. Well preserved and decorations of the palace - sculptures, skillfully carved from stone. The fountain in the center of the building was restored in 2005.

In addition to the history and names associated with the palace and the beautiful area around, visitors are attracted by legends about the ghost of Mary de Guise, Queen of Scots. Also on the territory of the palace there is a museum exhibition dedicated to the history of the palace.