Midhope Castle & Linlithgow

Met up with Sandra and Jasmine and struck out to explore a couple castles! Armed with adult hot chocolate we made our way to Midhope Castle (Lallybroch for the Outlander fans). The castle is currently privately owned and in disrepair so we weren't able to pop inside, just some cute photo ops outside.
Next to Linlithgow Palace. Once a majestic royal residence of the Stewarts, Linlithgow Palace today lies roofless, ruined and ready to explore.
The elegant, ‘pleasure palace’ became a welcome rest stop for royals on the busy road between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle.
The Stewart queens especially liked the peace and fresh air, and Linlithgow Palace served as the royal nursery for:
• James V – born 1512
• Mary Queen of Scots – born 1542
• Princess Elizabeth – born 1596
The name Linlithgow means ‘the loch in the damp hollow'.Read more