Linlithgow Palace

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Linlithgow Palace began as a royal manor in the 12th century. In the 15th century, King James I started the rebuilding of the Palace as a grand residence for Scottish Royalty. Over the following century the palace developed into a formal courtyard structure, with significant additions by James III, James IV and James V, who was born in the palace in April 1512, added the outer gateway and the elaborate courtyard fountain. Mary Queen of Scots was born here in December 1542 and occasionally stayed at the Palace during her reign.

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