Gate, Linlithgow Palace

Category

Library Item

Item no

3597

Title

Gate, Linlithgow Palace

Description

An arched gateway in Linlithgow Palace has one gate open. Above the arch is carved stonework showing heraldic symbols. The structure has crenellated walls and gunloops.

Artist / maker

Hill, David Octavius

Date

1847

Size

14.6 x 19.7 cm

Type

Salted paper print

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The town of Linlithgow is situated roughly 18 miles to the west of Edinburgh. It is served by the Glasgow to Edinburgh railway line and the Union Canal which runs from Edinburgh to Falkirk. The town has long established royal connections and was famously the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. These connections diminished following the Union of the Crowns in 1603. Several notable buildings, including the Town House, St Michael's Parish Church and Linlithgow Palace attract large numbers of visitors to the town.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Gates

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