The Linlithgow Marches Trail

Linlithgow, West Lothian

2hr 15m / 7.2km

Discover Linlithgow’s historic boundary stones on this stunning history walk featuring country, canal, and lakefront views 😍

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Step 1: Welcome to Linlithgow! The hunt for the town’s Marches, or historic boundary stones, starts at the West Port Hotel, on the High Street.

Step 2: A tradition dating back to the 16th century is the annual ‘Riding of the Marches,’ which takes place on the first Tuesday after the second Thursday in June.

Step 3: Today, we’ll walk the line of the recorded boundary, dating from the Representation of the People (Scotland) Act of 1832.

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