History and Stories
Every object has a story.
Every place has a past.
Discover the people, places, objects and events that have shaped Linlithgow and the surrounding area.
David Waldie
Discover the story of Linlithgow-born David Waldie, the chemist whose suggestion helped lead James Young Simpson to chloroform — and whose remarkable life took him from Linlithgow to the other side of the world.
Sir Charles Wyville Thomson
From Linlithgow to the deepest oceans, discover the remarkable story of Sir Charles Wyville Thomson and the HMS Challenger expedition that helped transform our understanding of the world beneath the waves.
Mary, Queen of Scots
Discover the remarkable story of Mary, Queen of Scots, born at Linlithgow Palace in 1542, and explore the life, legacy and enduring Linlithgow connections of one of Scotland’s most famous monarchs.