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{Scotland} In the Footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots
Happy Museum Monday! Following on from last week’s post about the local history museum in Linlithgow, I wanted to share our visit to Linlithgow Palace during the same trip.![](https://www.thebearandthefox.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Linlithgow-Palace.jpg)
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Lyndsey O'Halloran
Wow, what a place to visit. It looks so interesting.
Annette, 3 Little Buttons
How fascinating! The Mary Queen of Scots history is so rich – this would definitely be a must-see place for anyone with an interest. I love that you are still able to explore the ruins in quite some depth. X
Jon
Wow! looks like you had a fantastic time! So much history there it’s unreal!
Talya
Looks like a fascinating place to explore and reconnect with history!
Sarah Howe
I love places like this and also found Mary Queen of Scots so fascinating. It looks like you had a great family day out too, as a bonus!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
It sounds like there is still plenty to see even after the fire. Glad the fountain survived.
Natasha Mairs
I love visiting old places like this. Love the little fun quiz for the kids too.
Natalie Brett
Wow, what an interesting place! Looks like the kids had a lot of fun.
Jennifer Gladwin
I think my kids would love exploring here. I love that there’s a fact-finding quiz too.
Chantelle Chapman
Who is the ghost like figure ? On the second floor to the right of the water fountain. Arch way. Interesting castle and history.