linlithgow museum
Linlithgow
Learn about civic life in Linlithgow and celebrate the town's rich royal
heritage. This gallery features our stunning Mary, Queen of Scots statue, which
was the first life-size statue of her to be commissioned in Scotland. Discover
our trades and industries including dyeing, explosives, pharmaceuticals and
electronics. Kids (and adults) will love the hands on interactives which include
make your own medicine, design your own banner, and even a smelling interactive.
In this gallery visitors can learn about the Linlithgow Marches, sports and
leisure, politics, education and so much more. Key objects include Tam Dalyell's
typewriter, our Waldie digital interactive and the hugely impressive Scotch
Brigade banners. Our flexible space for activities, talks and film screenings.
Check out what’s on. The space is available for use by local groups and
currently featuring a display of historic costumed dolls, and an exhibition
celebrating 200 years of the Union Canal. Our dedicated team of volunteers have
played a critical role in delivering an ambitious activity plan. Since moving to
Tam Dalyell House, volunteers have contributed over 4,000 hours of their time.
They have researched, documented, conserved and photographed the collection,
conducted oral history interviews, taken part in archaeology digs, planned
school sessions and developed activities for young people. We've run an
animation project with St Josephs and Low Port Primary Schools. Bridgend Primary
co-curated our first community exhibition. Springfield, Linlithgow and
Linlithgow Bridge Primary Schools have delivered drama and song writing
performances in the museum. We’ve delivered reminiscence, oral history
programmes, community film showings and much, much more. There is always
something to get involved with at Linlithgow Museum - find out more about
volunteering here.
