thumb|the south face of linlithgow palace thumb|linlithgow palace from the east thumb|north and west faces of linlithgow palace thumb|left|near infra-red kite aerial photo of linlithgow palace looking westwards   thumb|the fore entrance to linlithgow palace, built by king james v around 1533 gave access to the outer enclosure surrounding the palace  thumb|great hall or parliament house the ruins of linlithgow palace are situated in the town of linlithgow, west lothian, scotland,  west of edinburgh. the palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. although maintained after scotland's monarchs left for england in 1603, the palace was little used, and was burned out in 1746. it is now a visitor attraction in the care of historic scotland. ==history== a royal manor existed on the site in the 12th century."linlithgow palace: property detail". historic scotland. this was replaced by a fortification known as 'the peel', built in the 14th century by english forces under edward i. the site of the manor made it an ideal military base for securing the supply routes between edinburgh castle and stirling castle. the english fort was begun in march 1302 under the supervision of two priests, richard de wynepol and henry de graundeston. the architect master james of st george was also present.notices of original documents illustrative of scottish history, maitland club, (1841), 67-83, (headings only). in september 1302, sixty men and 140 women helped dig the ditches; the men were paid twopence a
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