Entrance to Linlithgow Palace by danapommet
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The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used after that. In 1424, the town of Linlithgow was partially destroyed in a great fire. King James I started the rebuilding of the Palace as a grand residence for Scottish royalty, also beginning the rebuilding of the Church of St Michael, a separate building, the tower to the right in this photo.
Mary, Queen of Scots, was born at the Palace in December 1542 and occasionally stayed there during her reign. The palace's swansong came in September 1745, when Bonnie Prince Charlie visited Linlithgow, on his march south but did not stay overnight. The Duke of Cumberland's army destroyed most of the palace buildings by burning in January 1746. It is now a visitor attraction in the care of Historic Scotland. Info from Wikipedia. Photo taken May 1995 and scanned.
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Dana
Comments (34)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture and great information about the castle
kbrog
Boy you really got around in your day Dana. ;) I love old Palaces and Castels. :) Excellent capture!
Feliciti
indeed ! great capture ! like this old buildings too!
mickeyrony
I believe that the post my friend tells his story. Thank you so much for sharing. I love. Thousand smiles ((5 + +)) Je croie bien que le post raconte son histoire mon ami . Merci beaucoup de partager .J'adore . Mille sourires ((5++))
gonzojr
A wonderful photo and the coloring look so rich and beautiful.
lior
Excellent and superb capture!
qrud
wonderful view, nice to see.
Chipka
Amazing stonework and details. I really like the colors and the impression of great age in this shot. Really super POV as well, and I get the feeling of actually approaching that entrance rather than just seeing it. This is quite a marvel of a shot, full of rich history, passion, mayhem, and a flame or two: but what else would you expect from anything related to royalty?
Flint_Hawk Online Now!
A fabulous & amazing structure that you have captured beautifully!
goodoleboy
Sterling POV, clarity, medieval colors and textures in this fine foto, Dana, accompanyed by the good and pertinent narrative on this ancient structure.
mgtcs
Such a beautiful place Dana, gorgeous image and information, lovely scene! Congratulations!
bobrgallegos
Awesome POV of this beautiful Castle!! Thanks for the information.
MrsRatbag
It's a beautiful spot and shot!
npauling
A lovely capture of this very impressive castle. It looks so lovely and mellow.
bmac62
The history is absolutely fascinating...I can see a royal procession passing through there now:)
jocko500
that is old. very good shot of this place
jayfar
This is a really superb capture and detailed info of this castle Dana. I've been to Scotland but never to this place.
durleybeachbum
I stupidly married a Scot from Bo'ness, a couple of miles from here, when I was still a teenager, and never saw this place as his only interests were drinking and betting. So it is super to see it now!
fallen21
Superb place & capture.
Bossie_Boots
Wow this looks amazing superb capture !!
jendellas
This could be the city of Lincoln, very near me. I have just finished watching a programme called the Tudors, if it comes your way, do watch it, wouldn't have liked to have lived in Henry V111 reign :o( Super capture.
rainbows
Wonderful entrance and capture, dear Dana. Marvelous work. Hugs. Di. xx
adrie
Beautiful view and capture Dana.
dakotabluemoon
Wow i love what u bring to us that never get to see sites like this very cool work hon.
flavia49
fantastic shot and castle!
mariogiannecchini
Splnedid , greata capture , Dana ! Wonderful image and great info !
Rainastorm
Ohhh NICE! I had to come see this..it is amazing...what a capture!
sandra46
WONDERFUL SHOT
Richardphotos
wow!what an awesome place to visit
renecyberdoc
this sounds so much avalon,lord of the rings,elven,and all that folk,i can almost smell the odors of the highlands.amazing shot i will of course have a look at all 3 .