St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow

Name: St Michael's Parish Church
Address: Adjacent to Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1506 842188

#4 among attractions in Linlithgow

Church, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites

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St. Michael's Parish Church is one of the largest burgh churches in the Church of Scotland. It is one of two parishes serving the West Lothian county town of Linlithgow, the other being St. Ninian's Craigmailen. St Michael is the town's patron saint; the town's motto is "St Michael is kinde to strangers". ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 55°58'37"N, 3°36'4"W

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Adjacent to Linlithgow PalaceLinlithgow United Kingdom

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+44 1506 842188

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Day trips

St Michael's Parish Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow Canal Centre, St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow Loch.

~620 ftN
Ruins of Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace
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~960 ftSE
Specialty museum, Town, Museum
Linlithgow Canal Centre, Linlithgow
5 min walk • The Linlithgow Union Canal Society is a waterway society and a Scottish registered charity based at Linlithgow Canal Centre on the Union Canal at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
~1410 ftNE
Church
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow
7 min walk • St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is situated in the historic town of Linlithgow. The present church is situated at the East end of the town near the Low Port.
~1240 ftN
Nature, Lake
Linlithgow Loch, Linlithgow
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1.3 miW
Bridge
Avon Viaduct
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~200 ftNE
55°58'39"N • 3°36'2"W
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
St Magdalene distillery, Linlithgow
10 min walk • The St. Magdalene distillery was a producer of single malt Scotch whisky that operated between 1798 and 1983.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Prestonfield, Linlithgow
14 min walk • Prestonfield is a football stadium in the royal burgh of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. It is the home stadium of Linlithgow Rose of the East of Scotland Football League.
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Boghall Cricket Club Ground, Linlithgow
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Michael's Parish Church open?

St Michael's Parish Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St Michael's Parish Church?

Nearby attractions include Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow (3 min walk), Linlithgow Canal Centre, Linlithgow (5 min walk), Linlithgow Loch, Linlithgow (6 min walk), St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow (7 min walk).

How to get to St Michael's Parish Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Michael's Parish Church:

Bus

Linlithgow Cross • Lines: 31, L1 (2 min walk)
Station Road • Lines: L1 (4 min walk)

Train

Linlithgow (6 min walk)