Region: Lothian & Scottish Borders

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Back in the 12th century, there was a castle called the Peel of Linlithgow, which Edward I of England captured in 1301. In 1313, troops loyal to Robert the Bruce recaptured it, destroying part of the structure, and it remained in ruins until 1350 when David II repaired it. In the early 15th century, James I largely rebuilt the castle, turning it into a favorite residence for the Kings of Scots.

It was here in 1513 that Queen Margaret waited in vain for the return of her husband James IV, who had been killed at Flodden. It was also here that Mary, Queen of Scots was born in 1542. Charles I was the last monarch to sleep in the Palace in 1633 and Bonny Prince Charlie visited the Palace in 1745. It is said that the fountain was made to flow with wine in his honour. The following year government troops 'accidentally' set the palace alight.