Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace was constructed and enlarged by the Stewart Kings of Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots was born here in 1542.
Publications for Sale

Linlithgow Civic Trust offers a selection of publications and other items for sale.
Dudley at the Canal Basin

"Dudley" is a bronze cat, erected by Burgh Beautiful in memory of Liz Burrows, a strong supporter of Burgh Beautiful and Linlithgow Union Canal Society.
Civic Trust Lecture

Linlithgow Civic Trust organises talks and lectures during the autumn and winter and outings in spring and summer.
Learmonth Gardens

This area, opposite the Union Canal Basin, is one of many floral enhancements to the town maintained by Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow.
Perambulation of Linlithgow Marches

On the Wednesday before Linlithgow Marches in June, Linlithgow Civic Trust organises a walk round the ancient parliamentary boundary, accompanied by the Provost, flag bearers, halberdiers and the town piper,
Serpentine Bed

Burgh Beautiful's Serpentine Bed brings a riot of colour to the lochside.
Linlithgow's Civic Insignia

Sculptures of the Black Bitch and St Michael were installed in 2019-2020 to celebrate the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow's two coats of arms.
High Street Baskets and Planting

Sponsors cover the cost of Burgh Beautiful's planters and hanging baskets along Linlithgow High Street.
Children's Competitions

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow organises gardening and plant growing competitions for children.
Memorial Bed

In 2018, Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow created this memorial in remembrance of World War I.
Keeping Linlithgow Tidy

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow volunteers help remove litter and keep planting tidy throughout the year.
Civic Trust Visits

In spring and summer, Linlithgow Civic Trust organises visits to interesting places - like the V&A shown here.
Linlithgow Cross

Linlithgow Cross is the centre of the town, with its magnificent well and planting by Burgh Beautiful.
Linlithgow Loch, Palace and St Michael's Church

This iconic view is from the 2.3 mile path that goes round Linlithgow Loch
Flowers at Railway Station

Supported by Scotrail, Burgh Beautiful maintains the floral displays at Linlithgow Railway Station.
Burgh Beautiful Volunteers

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow relies on around 100 volunteers who help to keep Linlithgow looking great.

Linlithgow Burgh Trust

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow is primarily involved in 'hands-on' work, creating and maintaining all the town's public floral displays - hanging baskets, beds and plant containers - carrying out tree planting and other environmental improvements, encouraging wildlife and enhancing the urban scene generally.

Doocot in Learmonth Gardens Learmonth Gardens

Linlithgow Civic Trust

The Civic Trust aims to encourage the conservation of the town’s historic buildings and environment, and tries to ensure that new development is of good design, appropriate to the town’s character. We organise relevant visits and lectures and produce publications and merchandise that help to promote Linlithgow.

church Linlithgow's Historic Buildings

News/What's Coming Next

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2021-22 Accounts

Britain in Bloom 2022

Winners!

Linlithgow represented Scotland in the Britain in Bloom competition and has won a Gold Award. Not only that, but we came a close second to Amersham who won the 'Town' category and, given that Amersham also won two of the four judges' discretionary awards available and then went on to win the overall prize for the best UK entry, Ron Smith thinks that we did pretty well!

Judges Portfolio
Appendices to the Judges Folio

: Last Updated: 16 November 2022