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At 79 High Street you will find a plaque inscribed 773984. The plaque belonged to the Sun Fire company which was set up in 1708, although this one probably dates from around 1820.

It enabled the company's firement to identify one of their insured buildings and thus extinguish any blaze on the premises.

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Created by Stephen Hall: part of Historical Cities

The History of Linlithgow

Linlithgow (which took a variation of names throughout the ages including: Linliskeu, Linlychku, Lithgae and Linliscoth) is probably best know as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots in Linlithgow Palace (which still stands today).

A historical town and strategically important as it linked Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle, this Royal Burgh possesses a rich past as the location for a battle, an assassination, ancient traditions mixed with the lives and times of the locals and royalty.

Step back in time and discover the tales that Linlithgow beholds.

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Many thanks goes to Bruce Jamieson, local historian, who supplied many photos and whose books were used for reference, including Linlithgow, available here.