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Linlithgow Museum

Linlithgow Museum is ran by the Linlithgow Heritage Trust with the aim of celebrating and preserving the rich heritage of the area.

  • Overview
  • Key Info
  • Getting There
  • Children Welcome
  • On Public Transport Route
  • Bike Storage Available

Discover the ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow - explore its rich heritage and learn about the lives of its people from royalty to ordinary folk. Birthplace of one of Scotland’s most famous royals, Mary, Queen of Scots, and future birthplace of fictional character, Scotty from the popular TV show, Star Trek – the best engineer in the galaxy!

Upcoming Events

Antique Vintage & Collector's Fair

  • Saturday 21 March 2026
  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Queen Margaret Hall

53 Blackness Road

Linlithgow

EH49 7JA

Address

Linlithgow Museum
First Floor - Linlithgow Partnership Centre
High St
Linlithgow
EH49 7EZ
UK

Tickets offers

  • Adults Free - donations welcome
  • Children Free

Opening Hours

Mon - Thurs: Closed

Fri - Sat: 10am - 4pm

Sun: 1pm - 4pm 

 

The Museum is located within The Linlithgow Partnership Centre on the High Street (opposite Burgh Halls). Head through the main entrance and up the first set of stairs to reach the museum.

Travel by Public Transport

Regular bus and train services link Linlithgow with Edinburgh and Glasgow. For 

For Rail information check www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.scotrail.co.uk  

Travel by Car

From M9 northbound leave at junction 3 and follow signs for Linlithgow. From M9 southbound leave at Junction 4   and follow signs on A803 for Linlithgow

From M8 leave at junction 4 and follow signs on A706 to Linlithgow

 

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