Discover the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow - explore its rich heritage and learn about the lives of its people from royalty to ordinary folk. With stunning artefacts, fun interactives and a wealth of information to discover, Linlithgow Museum has something for everyone!

“Lovely museum full of treasures. Thank you for a lovely visit.”
— Emilie, Edinburgh

Festive fright night

Join us on Thursday 5 December for a night of chilling tales from storyteller, Gillian Paterson

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Featured
Valerie Spence: Historical Costumed Dolls (Second Instalment)
Aug 30
Valerie Spence: Historical Costumed Dolls (Second Instalment)
Scottish Co-Op Exhibition: At the Cornerstone of the Scottish Community
Oct 18
Scottish Co-Op Exhibition: At the Cornerstone of the Scottish Community
Linlithgow Museum in LEGO Exhibition
Oct 25
Linlithgow Museum in LEGO Exhibition
News and Stories
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Not Just Another Mary! The Life of Mary of Guise

As a Royal Burgh, here in Linlithgow we are famous for being the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her father, James V. However, amongst this, we tend to forget the notorious mother and wife of these famous Scottish monarchs, Mary of Guise.

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D-Day Landings 80th Anniversary

There are a few battles where the actual date is so well known as D-Day. The successful landing on the 6th June 1944 is regarded as one of the turning points in the Second World War.

The story of the landings has become well known to many people through films such as ‘The Longest Day’ and its memorable scenes such as the glider attack on Pegasus Bridge or the paratroopers caught on the church tower at Sainte-Mère-Église.

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BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY

Visit the future birthplace of Lieutenant Commander Montgomery Scott aka Scotty from Star Trek - chief engineer on the USS Enterprise. Just don’t go calling his favourite starship a garbage scow or there may be trouble!

 
“Beautiful wee place - to boldly Linlith-go!”
— Phyllis, USA