Engraving from southwest of part of the front of Linlithgow Palace showing five arched windows of the chapel. [Adam de Cardonnell, "Picturesque Antiquities of Scotland" 1788.] Titled 'Linlithgow, Plat ...

Description Engraving from southwest of part of the front of Linlithgow Palace showing five arched windows of the chapel. [Adam de Cardonnell, "Picturesque Antiquities of Scotland" 1788.] Titled 'Linlithgow, Plate 1. It appears from Fordun, that Edward I, during his campaign in Scotland in the year 1301, built a castle at Linlithgow, and wintered there, part of which building still remains. In 1311, this Castle having been surprised by the Scots, was ordered to be dismantled by Robert the Bruce. The Palace of Linlithgow is beautifully situated on a rising ground, advancing in form of an amphitheatre into the lake; it consists of a square; the front is occupied by the chapel, which was built by King James V who also added the porch; the north side was built by King James VI. As to the more ancient parts of the building, they appear to have been erected at different periods, and the work of former Kings. This palace was the site of a Roman camp, and the town, which is a very ancient burgh, is thought by many to be the lindum of Ptolemie. This first view is from the south-west, and gives part of the front where the chapel was, with five windows, and the old apartments where Mary Queen of Scots was born. Taken in 1789.'

Date 1789

Collection General Collection

Catalogue Number RAB 292/215

Category Print Room

Copies DP 096970

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