The Linlithgow Marches Trail

Walks, Scotland, West Lothian

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  • 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 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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