Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm.  Events as publicised.

Café Hours

Winter Opening Hours - from 30 September until 31 March 2025

Open - Tuesday to Friday 10:30am - 3:30pm.

Closed - Monday, Saturday and Sunday

Enquiries

T: 01506 282720
E: burgh.halls@westlothian.gov.uk

Address

Linlithgow Burgh Halls, The Cross, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7AH

Building Access

Linlithgow Burgh Halls public areas are fully accessible for those with limited mobility.  Facilities include ramps, a lift and adapted toilet.  Our staff are here to help and happy to do so, please let us know at the time of booking if you have access requirements. Assist dogs are welcome.

Hearing Induction Loop

We offer Induction Loop facilities for people with hearing impairments - these are available in the function halls.

TRAVEL

On Foot

Linlithgow Burgh Halls is located in The Cross, the focal point of the town centre in the centre of the High Street.  The main entrance to the building is accessed from the Kirkgate running up to Linlithgow Palace.

By Train

Linlithgow train station is a 5 min walk along the High Street to Linlithgow Burgh Halls. For up to date train information visit the ScotRail website (opens new window).

• Edinburgh Waverley - Linlithgow - Journey time:  from 23 mins
• Glasgow Queen Street - Linlithgow - Journey time: from 29 mins
• Stirling - Linlithgow - Journey time: from 31 mins

By Bus

There is a circular town service and regular bus services to Linlithgow Cross from Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, South Queensferry, Bo'ness and Bathgate. For up to date bus information visit the First Bus website (opens new window) or telephone - Enquiries: 01324 602200

By Bike

A bike rack is located at the main entrance for customers.  To help plan your cycling journey to Linlithgow Burgh Halls visit the CycleStreets website (opens new window) 

By Car

From Edinburgh

Take the M9 Motorway from Edinburgh, which is signposted to Stirling.  Leave the M9 at Junction 3. At the roundabout just past the Tesco supermarket turn right onto the High Street and proceed to The Cross where there is Pay & Display parking.

From Glasgow/Stirling

Take the A80/M80 from Glasgow towards Stirling and then the M9 towards Edinburgh.  Exit at Junction 4 and take the A803 to Linlithgow.  You will cross the river Avon at Linlithgow Bridge and should proceed straight on, past the roundabout at the Westport, to the High Street and proceed to The Cross where there is Pay & Display parking.

Alternatively use the M8 Glasgow/Edinburgh motorway, exit at Junction 4 to the A801 and then fork right to the A706, which is signposted to Linlithgow.  You will arrive in the town at the Leisure Centre.  After passing under the railway (traffic lights) you should turn right at the roundabout on to the High Street.

From Fife & The North (Via the Forth Road Bridge)

Take the M90/A90 and cross the Forth Road Bridge (no tolls going south).  Exit left immediately after crossing the bridge and take the A904 (3rd exit from the roundabout)  you can then stay on the A904 until it reaches a "T" junction at Champany where you should turn left for Linlithgow on the A803 or use a short stretch of the M9, exiting onto the A803 at Junction 3.  The A803 enters Linlithgow from the east.

Car Parking

Linlithgow is a busy commuter town with lots of demand on parking. Visitors will normally find pay and display car parking spaces available at the Vennel Car Park, located close to Linlithgow Burgh Halls next to The Cross (1 min walk).

Limited parking is provided for visitors to the Palace and this is located at the top of the Kirkgate, through the Palace gateway.  There is also free short term car parking for shoppers at The Regent Centre (max 2 hour - approx. 7 min walk).