Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace was constructed and enlarged by the Sewart Kings of Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots was born here in 1542.
Publications for Sale

Linlithgow Civic Trust offers a selection of publications and other items for sale.
Dudley at the Canal Basin

"Dudley" is a bronze cat, erected by Burgh Beautiful in memory of Liz Burrows, a strong supporter of Burgh Beautiful and Linlithgow Union Canal Society.
Civic Trust Lecture

Linlithgow Civic Trust organises talks and lectures during the autumn and winter and outings in spring and summer.
Learmonth Gardens

This area, opposite the Union Canal Basin, is one of many floral enhancements to the town maintained by Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow.
Perambulation of Linlithgow Marches

On the Wednesday before Linlithgow Marches in June, Linlithgow Civic Trust organises a walk round the ancient parliamentary boundary, accompanied by the Provost, flag bearers, halberdiers and the town piper,
High Street Baskets and Planting

Sponsors cover the cost of Burgh Beautiful's planters and hanging baskets along Linlithgow High Street.
Britain in Bloom - Gold and Best Town

Linlithgow won Gold and Best Town in Britain in Bloom 2018. Burgh Beautiful volunteers received their prizes in Belfast.
Children's Competitions

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow organises gardening and plant growing competitions for children.
Memorial Bed

In 2018, Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow created this memorial in remembrance of World War I.
Keeping Linlithgow Tidy

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow volunteers help remove litter and keep planting tidy throughout the year.
Civic Trust Visits

In spring and summer, Linlithgow Civic Trust organises visits to interesting places - like the V&A shown here.
Linlithgow Cross

Linlithgow Cross is the centre of the town, with its magnificent well and planting by Burgh Beautiful.
Linlithgow Loch, Palace and St Michael's Church

This iconic view is from the 2.3 mile path that goes round Linlithgow Loch
Flowers at Railway Station

Supported by Scotrail, Burgh Beautiful maintains the floral displays at Linlithgow Railway Station.
Burgh Beautiful Volunteers

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow relies on around 100 volunteers who help to keep Linlithgow looking great.

Linlithgow Burgh Trust

Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow

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Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow is primarily involved in 'hands-on' work, creating and maintaining all the town's public floral displays - hanging baskets, beds and plant containers - carrying out tree planting and other environmental improvements, encouraging wildlife and enhancing the urban scene generally.

Doocote Learmonth Gardens

Linlithgow Civic Trust

The Civic Trust aims to encourage the conservation of the town’s historic buildings and environment, and tries to ensure that new development is of good design, appropriate to the town’s character. We organise relevant visits and lectures and produce publications and merchandise that help to promote Linlithgow.

church Linlithgow's Historic Buildings

News/What's Coming Next

Coronavirus: Covid-19

The Board of Linlithgow Burgh Trust will follow all Government advice on this issue.

Sadly that means the Perambulation of the Marches on 10 June has been cancelled. We have also been informed that this year's Beautiful Scotland competition has been cancelled which Burgh Beautiful had entered. The Summer visits programme is also subject to cancellation or postponement, although thankfully the visits are all planned for mid or late Summer so they may be able to proceed depending on prevailing health advice at the time; so please continue to sign up to these visits for the time being. All LBT, LCT and BBL Committee meetings have been suspended until further notice, with business being done by e-mail and videoconference where possible.

We will post updates of any changes resulting from Covid-19 on this website and on the BBL Facebook page. We will also contact members directly where appropriate.

Updated (6 April) Burgh Beautiful Covid-19 Guidelines - Please Read!

Please click here to view, read and download these important instructions relating to the current situation.

LBT Newsletter & Facebook Page

Click Here to view (or download) the March 2020 LBT Newsletter.

Click Here for the new LBT Facebook page.

LBT Summer Visits Programme

The Summer visits programme is due to include a visit to Weymss Caves on 7 July and to Haddington on 25 August to visit St Mary's Pleasance Garden, St Mary's Church and the John Gray Centre. For details please visit our LCT Visits, Events and Talks page.

: Last Updated: 07 April 2020