Linlithgow castle was used by the Scottish royal family in the 15th and 16th centuries (from James I to the union of Scotland with England under a single…
The fore entrance, built in 1535 for king James V.
St Michael's church, completed in 1490. The bell tower cover is from the 20th century.
South range: built 1488-1513, the most English-looking part of the castle.
East range: the earliest part of the castle contains the great hall. Built 1424-1437.
North range: renaissance-style facade, built 1618-1624.
West range: built 1618-1624, contains the royal apartments.
Fountain built in 1537-1538. It was probably originally painted,
The deer on the fountain carries the arms of both Scotland and France, a reference to the marriage of James V with Madeleine de Valois, daughter of King of…