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Linlithgow's Museum, Annet House Museum & Garden is situated in Annet House on the Royal Burgh's historic High Street. Annet House is, in itself, part of the town's history, built as it was in 1787 as home to one of the town's merchant families and serving as a family home until the 20th century. Since then the building has had various uses including a police station, Civil Defence HQ, public library and Registrar's office before becoming a museum.
Annet House is close to the spot, just west of Linlithgow Cross where James Stewart, Earl of Moray, half brother to Mary Queen of Scots, was assassinated in 1570. In the museum visitors can learn about the Stewart kings who granted Linlithgow its charter as a royal burgh and who built Linlithgow Palace the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. The museum also tells visitors about the commoners who lived in the town which grew up round the royal palace and about the trades they practised. Visitors to the terraced garden can learn something of the plants of yesteryear and enjoy the magnificent views over the rooftops of the town to the Palace and church.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
2nd April to 28th October:Monday to Saturday 11.00am - 5.00pm. Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Group and school visits arranged at other times - please contact for details. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Admission Free. Donations welcomed
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Directions
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Annet House Museum & Garden Postcode for SatNav: EH49 7EJ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Beecraigs Country Park
(2 Miles)*
Just three miles south of historic Linlithgow, nestled high in the scenic Bathgate Hills, West Lothian Council caters for a wide range of leisure and recreational interests within its 370 hectare (913 acre) Country Park. |
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Boness and Kinneil Railway
(3 Miles)*
The Boness and Kinneil Railway is home to an exciting collection of railway buildings, locomotives, equipment, carriages and wagons. |
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House of the Binns
(3 Miles)*
An Edinburgh butter merchant, Thomas Dalyell, who had made his fortune at the court of King James VI and I in London, built the House of the Binns between 1612 and 1630. |
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