Most definitely worth a visit! Although some websites may call it "ruins", don't expect to see anything like that! There's so much in there, grand halls and winding staircases and galleries and great views from the windows! I thought I'd spent half an hour max

Absolutely loved my visit here. History amazing and location looking over The Loch was beautiful. The staff were so wonderful and helpful. On approach we were greeted and directed where to park as I have mobility issues. Many thanks for making my visit easier. A must visit here to see the Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Margaret from Sydney

It is impossible not to be impressed by the amazing Linlithgow Palace. This was my first visit and I was overwhelmed by the structures. It was a joy to have the freedom to climb and explore this beautiful structure and soak up the history in static presentations throughout. The setting is tranquil and accessible and one of the highlights for me was having the freedom to explore independently and soak up the views. The visit offers value for money and a not to be forgotten couple of hours.

I’ve waited for 2 years to see this as it was closed on my last visit. It did not disappoint. Although renovations are still ongoing there is much to explore. You could get lost wandering around. It was just awesome. I wanted to visit as I love old castles anyway but this was also used in Outlander 🥰 The staff were so friendly too.

A palace you can literally crawl all over (and spend some time doing so) and get lost amidst a maze of passageways and stairs. Also provides great views over the local area. A great place to explore and learn details about Mary Queen of Scots birthplace.

Linlithgow Palace is well worth a visit. If based in Edinburgh, it is approximately a 20 minute train ride and then around a five minute walk to reach the palace. I spent approximately 2 hours exploring. There is a small gift shop in the entrance and one toilet at the palace. There is a lot of walking to do and steps so in my opinion quite a physical visit. For a gentler visit there is a loch in the grounds and worth a stroll around. It has a very peaceful feel to it. I very much enjoyed my visit and would highly recommend it.

Stop here first for a quieter, more immersive castle experience. Still undergoing some renovations and upgrades, this castle is spooky, dreary, festive and airy all at once. Picture yourself in the dungeon, climb the stairs to the lookouts! Very accommodating staff, and easy access. If you have Historic Scotland Pass this one is covered.

This was a very enjoyable visit to the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Good information panels and a small museum complement the tour. An audio guide via an app was difficult to download but did not have a detrimental effect on our visit. You will need a degree of physical fitness if you want to get up and down all the towers and floors. The parkland and lake are a nice spot for a walk or picnic. You can park in the grounds for free by going through the main gateway,

Palace is in the centre of the very pleasant town of Linlithgow. Only about 5mins from train station & there is parking at venue or in town. Very interesting visit. Learned a lot about early Scottish history. The palace is a ruin but is well preserved so you get a good idea of how the rooms looked. Lovely grounds & Linlithgow loch a bonus. Self guided tour but there are plenty of information boards. Would recommend a visit.

Absolutely stunning place, visited on our 30th anniversary & it did not disappoint. The fountain is breathtaking. I'm glad we took a pew in the middle to admire more as we realised we had missed one tower out so went back up. Friendly staff & huge grounds to walk. We also missed the church open hours sadly, which was told is run by volunteers but enjoyed the whole visit.