Linlithgow Story

Using artefacts, illustrations and video and audio presentations, The Linlithgow Story at Annet House Museum tells of the town, its people and trades and its connections with Scotland’s Stewart kings. The peaceful garden has been restored and has fine views across the rooftops to the ruined Linlithgow Palace and St. Michael’s Church.

Numismatics

This collection consists of coins which were collected mainly in the late 19th century.

The Royal Burgh of Linlithgow

This collection consists of architectural models of local buildings as well as items of civic regalia and miscellaneous items assembled by citizens of Linlithgow.

Ethnography

This colection consists of foreign ethnographic material collected by citizens of Linlithgow.

Local Trades

This collection consists mainly of shoe-making equipment, representing an important trade in the town in the 18th and 19th centuries; and parts of the interior of a chemist shop from the town.

Education

There is so much for school children to discover about the history of Linlithgow, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.

Not only is there a strong link with Scottish Kings and Queens and the significance of Linlithgow Palace, there is the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge and the very first recorded assassination when James Stewart, the First Earl of Moray, was shot by James Hamilton of Bothwellhaugh in 1570.

Discover how the town has changes over the decades as industries have come and gone, and see the changing landscape as the town has grown from a village to a thriving 21st century town.

Group visits by schools and youth groups are very welcome.

Guided Tours, school education packs and activities appropriate to each age group are provided free of charge.