The Kirkgate, Linlithgow

Maker
Thomas Easton
Production date
Circa 1907
 Description
View south from within the outer gate of the palace down the Kirkgate towards the Burgh Hall. Two women in ankle length skirts and ornate hats are crossing the cobbled road. Two boys are looking down to a crowd at the foot of the Kirkgate.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Easton, Thomas, Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Circa 1907
Subject place
Kirkgate/Linlithgow/West Lothian
Subject notes
The Kirkgate led from the town up to the outer gate which in turn gave entry to St Michael's Kirk and the palace. It was created by James V to replace the original entry to the palace from the east. The Burgh Hall was built in 1670 to replace the 14th century one destroyed by Cromwell.
Accession number
P11674

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