Linlithgow Museum

Linlithgow Museum Learn about the rich history of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow at the 5-star Linlithgow Museum.
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Linlithgow Heritage Trust gratefully acknowledges the key funding and support provided by the following organisations: The National Heritage Lottery Fund, Museums Galleries Scotland, West Lothian Council and West Lothian LEADER Programme. We would also like to thank our many other individual funders, donors and supporters.

🥁 Coming soon to Linlithgow Museum – a weekend of living history and hidden treasures!We’ve got a busy weekend coming up...
30/08/2026

🥁 Coming soon to Linlithgow Museum – a weekend of living history and hidden treasures!

We’ve got a busy weekend coming up on 5 & 6 September…

🎖️ Step back in time with the 94th Regiment of Foot Living History Weekend, as the museum comes alive with soldiers, stories and a fascinating glimpse into military life.

🏺 Then hunt for a treasure of your own at our Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair on Saturday 5th, with a wonderful selection of stalls to browse at Queen Margaret’s Hall.

Entry fees from the fair will help support Linlithgow Museum and our work to preserve and share Linlithgow’s stories.

📅 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September

Pop the dates in your diary — it’s going to be a busy weekend!

🚗✨ It’s Classic Car Day in Linlithgow today! ✨🚗There are plenty of beautiful classics to admire around the Cross — but w...
30/08/2026

🚗✨ It’s Classic Car Day in Linlithgow today! ✨🚗

There are plenty of beautiful classics to admire around the Cross — but we’ve got a few classics of our own inside the museum too! 😉

So while you’re out enjoying the cars, why not pop in on your way past and take a journey through Linlithgow’s fascinating history?

🏛️ Discover local stories
🔎 Explore our collections
🥌 Catch our current exhibition
💙 And maybe find a few treasures that are even older than the cars outside!

📍 Linlithgow Museum – First Floor, Linlithgow Partnership Centre
🕐 Open today, 1pm–4pm
🎟️ Free entry – all welcome

Enjoy the cars… then come and see some of Linlithgow’s other classics! 🚗➡️🏛️

26/08/2026

🥌 Discover the story of curling in Linlithgow!

Have you visited our fantastic Scottish curling exhibition yet?

Packed with fascinating objects and stories, the exhibition explores Linlithgow’s long connection with the sport — and there’s plenty to keep our younger visitors entertained too!

🐾 Follow BB’s Bonspiel Adventure and meet the Curling Crew
🔎 Take on our exhibition challenges
🎨 Enjoy curling-themed colouring activities
🥌 And, of course, have a go at our very own curling game — grown-ups are absolutely allowed to join in too!

And if visiting the exhibition inspires you to try the real thing, Linlithgow Curling Club would love to hear from you. Just drop the museum a message and, with your permission, we’ll pass your contact details on to the club.

Come along, discover some brilliant curling stories and see if you can get your stone into the house! 🥌🎯

Free entry | All welcome

🥌 Thank you for your help!A huge thank you to everyone who responded to our recent post asking for information about the...
23/08/2026

🥌 Thank you for your help!

A huge thank you to everyone who responded to our recent post asking for information about the location of Cathlaw Curling Pond.

We’ve had some really helpful comments, memories and suggestions, and we’re very grateful to everyone who took the time to share their knowledge with us.

We’ll now pass the information you’ve provided on to our friends at the Scottish Curling Trust, who are keen to learn more about the pond and its history.

This is one of the things we love about local history — sometimes the best way to solve a mystery is simply to ask the people who know the area best! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who helped! 🥌

🔎🥌 CAN YOU HELP US SOLVE A CURLING MYSTERY? 🥌🔎Our Bonspiels & Bitter Frosts: Curling in Linlithgow exhibition contains p...
15/08/2026

🔎🥌 CAN YOU HELP US SOLVE A CURLING MYSTERY? 🥌🔎

Our Bonspiels & Bitter Frosts: Curling in Linlithgow exhibition contains plenty of fascinating stories — but there’s one mystery that has everyone stumped!

Volunteers from the Scottish Curling Trust have done some fantastic detective work identifying old curling ponds across the local area. But Cathlaw Pond, near Torphichen, is proving rather more elusive...

We know it existed. On 31 January 1871, The Scotsman reported a match between Bathgate Thistle and Torphichen Junior played on Cathlaw Pond, which ended in a draw.

The problem? Where exactly was Cathlaw Pond? 🤔

Historic maps don't show an obvious pond in the area, apart from a small one near the old quarry. Was that it? Was Cathlaw Pond known by another name? Has it since disappeared from the landscape?

This is where we need some local knowledge!

👀 Do you recognise the name Cathlaw Pond?
🗺️ Do you know where it might have been?
👵 Perhaps it appears in an old photograph, family story or local memory?

Take a look at the information from our exhibition below and let us know in the comments. Can Linlithgow Museum's history detectives crack the case? 🔎🥌

Please share — the person who knows the answer might be out there!

14/08/2026

📢 Early Closing Today

Just a quick note to let you know that Linlithgow Museum will be closing a little earlier than usual today at 3pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

If you're planning a visit, there's still time to pop in and see us before 3pm! 😊

Free entry | All welcome

🎸 WELCOME, PARTY AT THE PALACE REVELLERS! 🎶Heading to Linlithgow for Party at the Palace today? Before the music kicks o...
08/08/2026

🎸 WELCOME, PARTY AT THE PALACE REVELLERS! 🎶

Heading to Linlithgow for Party at the Palace today? Before the music kicks off, why not start your day with a little bit of history… Linlithgow style! 😎

🏛️ Pop into Linlithgow Museum
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🥌 Check out our brand-new Bonspiels & Bitter Frosts curling exhibition
🐾 Meet BB and explore Linlithgow’s stories

We’re open 10am–4pm today, so come and say hello before you head up to the party.

History first. Rock ’n’ roll later. 🎸

Have an amazing Party at the Palace, everyone! 🎶🥳

🥌 Coming Soon to Linlithgow Museum!Step into the fascinating world of curling with our brand new exhibition, Bonspiels a...
29/07/2026

🥌 Coming Soon to Linlithgow Museum!

Step into the fascinating world of curling with our brand new exhibition, Bonspiels and Bitter Frosts: Curling in Linlithgow.

Developed in partnership with the Scottish Curling Trust, this exhibition explores the rich history of curling in and around Linlithgow, from its early origins through to the modern game. Discover fascinating objects, photographs and stories that celebrate one of Scotland's most iconic sports and the important role Linlithgow has played in its history.

📅 6 August – 27 September 2026
📍 Linlithgow Museum
🎟️ FREE entry

Whether you're a lifelong curling enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about this uniquely Scottish sport, we'd love to welcome you.

We are open today until 4.00pm! 😀 If you're out and about, why not pop in and explore our fascinating local history?Just...
24/07/2026

We are open today until 4.00pm! 😀 If you're out and about, why not pop in and explore our fascinating local history?

Just a quick note, we will be closed for lunch from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, so please plan your visit around those times.

See you soon!

15/07/2026

*Museum Closed - Thursday morning (16 July)*

Please note that Linlithgow Museum will be closed tomorrow morning due to staff commitments.

We will reopen at 1.30pm and look forward to welcoming visitors throughout the afternoon as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you tomorrow afternoon! 😊

Address

Linlithgow Partnership Centre, High Street
Linlithgow
EH497EZ

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441506670677

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