Linlithgow Civic Trust

23/09/2026

We kick off our winter series of local history talks this Thursday, with the story behind St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow.

Attendance is free - we hope to see you there!

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🏛️ Discover the hidden story of one of Linlithgow's most fascinating buildings

Have you ever wondered about the history behind St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow on Blackness Road?

Join Linlithgow Civic Trust for a special two-part event led by renowned local building historian Geoffrey Stell, former Head of Architecture at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, along with his son Anthony Stell.

📖 Part 1: Illustrated Talk
"Building St Michael's R.C. Church, Linlithgow, 1887-94"
📅 Thursday 24 September 2026
🕡 6:30pm (doors open 6:20pm)
📍 Queen Margaret Hall, Linlithgow
🎟️ Free admission

Discover the intriguing story of how the church evolved, the adjacent St Joseph's Primary School, and the many historic features that have shaped this corner of Linlithgow over the last 140 years.

👉 Illustrated Talk: https://fb.me/e/4NmJOGfH0

🚶 Part 2: Guided Tour of St Michael's R.C. Church
📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
🕝 2:30pm
📍 Meet outside St Michael's R.C. Church
🎟️ Free admission

Following the talk, Geoffrey will lead a guided tour of the church itself, offering a unique opportunity to explore its architecture, history and hidden details first-hand.

👉 Guided Tour: https://fb.me/e/6T8wD1bzB

Whether you're interested in local history, architecture, heritage, or simply discovering more about Linlithgow, these free events promise fascinating insights into a building many pass by but few truly know.

Please share with friends, family and anyone with an interest in Linlithgow's heritage.

18/09/2026

🏛️ Discover the hidden story of one of Linlithgow's most fascinating buildings

Have you ever wondered about the history behind St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow on Blackness Road?

Join Linlithgow Civic Trust for a special two-part event led by renowned local building historian Geoffrey Stell, former Head of Architecture at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, along with his son Anthony Stell.

📖 Part 1: Illustrated Talk
"Building St Michael's R.C. Church, Linlithgow, 1887-94"
📅 Thursday 24 September 2026
🕡 6:30pm (doors open 6:20pm)
📍 Queen Margaret Hall, Linlithgow
🎟️ Free admission

Discover the intriguing story of how the church evolved, the adjacent St Joseph's Primary School, and the many historic features that have shaped this corner of Linlithgow over the last 140 years.

👉 Illustrated Talk: https://fb.me/e/4NmJOGfH0

🚶 Part 2: Guided Tour of St Michael's R.C. Church
📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
🕝 2:30pm
📍 Meet outside St Michael's R.C. Church
🎟️ Free admission

Following the talk, Geoffrey will lead a guided tour of the church itself, offering a unique opportunity to explore its architecture, history and hidden details first-hand.

👉 Guided Tour: https://fb.me/e/6T8wD1bzB

Whether you're interested in local history, architecture, heritage, or simply discovering more about Linlithgow, these free events promise fascinating insights into a building many pass by but few truly know.

Please share with friends, family and anyone with an interest in Linlithgow's heritage.

08/09/2026

Linlithgow Civic Trust is pleased to invite you to a double event
comprising an illustrated talk followed by a conducted tour of Sf Michael’s RC Church.

Our guest speaker will be the renowned building historian Geoffrey Stell, who prior to retirement was Head of Architecture at
the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of
Scotland.

Part 1 is an illustrated talk by Geoffrey, and his son Anthony, on:

Thursday 24 September 2026 at 6.30pm

at:

Queen Margaret Hall,
53 Blackness Road
Linlithgow EH49 7JA.

The talk, “Building St Michael’s R.C. Church, Linlithgow, 1887-
94”, will cover the intriguing evolution of the church building as well as the original, adjacent, St Joseph’s Primary School and other past and present features within the church precincts.

Part 2: Geoffrey will follow up on this talk with a conducted tour of the church on:

Saturday 26 September 2026 starting at 2.30pm outside St Michael’s R.C. Church.

20/08/2026

We got through lots of business tonight at our monthly committee meeting.
Thanks to Jean Long for the usual refreshments!
Looking forward to the Battle 500 events and our 2026/27 series of talks. Keep an eye on our website and this FaceBook page.

17/07/2026

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐠𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐠𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 — 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨!

We’ll be at the Linlithgow Night Market 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝗽𝗺–𝟵𝗽𝗺 and 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆) 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺–𝟲𝗽𝗺, selling a lovely range of local history publications, Linlithgow artwork tea towels and tote bags.

It’s a great chance to pick up gifts, support local authors and artists, and chat with volunteers who care about our town’s story.

We’ll also be selling Battle 500 commemorative b**r packs on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟳𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 — perfect for collectors and supporters of the project.

Pop by the stall to browse, buy, and find out how you can get involved with Battle 500 events and volunteering. Every purchase helps fund the commemorative book and community projects, and your support makes a real difference to preserving Linlithgow’s heritage.

Bring friends, spread the word, and help us make this weekend a celebration of local history. We look forward to seeing you at the market!

13/07/2026

Relive Linlithgow’s dramatic past and help bring our 500th anniversary commemoration to life.

Linlithgow Civic Trust is publishing a generously illustrated souvenir book on The Battle of Linlithgow Bridge (4 September 1526), written by Ron Smith with contributions from local historian Jon Cooper.

The book will cover why the battle took place, what happened on the battlefield, its aftermath, the battle’s impact on the local community, changes to the landscape, and a present‑day walking route — a perfect keepsake for residents, visitors and history lovers.

You can support the project by pre-ordering your copy and get your name listed in the book - there are 3 options to pre-order:
• 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫: £15 per copy
• 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫: £75 (includes 5 copies)
• 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫: £300 (includes 20 copies)

To order, send your payment via BACS to
• 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲: Linlithgow Burgh Trust
• 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼: 16008960
• 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲: 80‑22‑60
• 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: BATTLE BOOK
Then just email [email protected] with your name, address, sponsorship level, number of copies, and how you’d like your name printed.

The deadline to guarantee your name is included is 5pm, Friday 24 July 2026, so act fast.

Your support funds the commemoration events and helps preserve Linlithgow’s story for future generations.

Share this post with friends and family who love local history, and tag someone who’d enjoy the walking route or the re‑enactment.

10/06/2026

Tonight is the night - hope to see you there.

Tonight is the Perambulation of Linlithgow Marches.
St Ninians Craigmailen Church, 7pm

The Perambulation will be led by Provost Derek Green, supported by flagbearers, halberdiers and the town piper, who will play at each of the march stones. The walk will start from the West Port and follow the line of a recorded boundary of the Royal Burgh, pausing at 7 out of the 8 march stones which mark the Parliamentary Boundary established in 1832.

09/06/2026

Tomorrow's the big day. Join in the at St Ninian's Craigmaillen Church for 7pm.

08/06/2026

Just 2 days to go until this year's

30/05/2026

Did you know that there are 32 stops on the Perambulation route? 📌🗺️

You can download a PDF of our handy guide on our website - physical copies are available from the tourist information stand at Tesco while stocks last.

https://new.lbt.scot/lct/perambulation/