The Linlithgow Marches Trail
Linlithgow, West Lothianby GoJauntly
by GoJauntly
2hr 15m / 7.2km 10
Discover Linlithgow’s historic boundary stones on this stunning history walk featuring country, canal, and lakefront views 😍
The Linlithgow Marches Trail
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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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