A multi award winning, family friendly festival set in the stunning, historic location of Linlithgow Palace. Featuring three stages of music and comedy as well as delicious locally sourced food, kids activities and market stalls.

Experience an afternoon of exhilarating horsemanship and impressive skills as the brave and courageous knights battle it out at our annual jousting tournament. Hear the thundering of hooves and the clash of lances as our four champions take to the arena for this spectacular show. Why not wander through the living history camps and meet some soldiers fresh from the battle. Your ticket will be for the event only, there will be no access to the palace. Read our FAQs for more information During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at [email protected]

Discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with fun filled-sessions featuring many hands-on activities. Image © Helen Pugh

Discover more around the historic town of Linlithgow, starting and finishing at Linlithgow Palace. Entry to the palace is not included.

Join us for a night time walk around the palace and peel as we search for Linlithgow's nocturnal inhabitants. Bat detectors will be available to help us track down these elusive creatures, but don't forget to bring a torch! Entry to the palace is not included. If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: [email protected] or call 0131 652 8150 During the course of public events we may take photographs and film for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will generally not look to take photographs or film individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed or filmed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at [email protected]

Join a ranger on a guided walk around Linlithgow Peel to learn about the rare and not-so-rare plants that call the area home. Entry to the palace is not included. If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: [email protected] or call 0131 652 8150

It’s the morning of 4th September 1526. Three generations of townsfolk are in a heightened state busyness. They’ve just seen “the Wapinschaw at the Peel”. Uppermost in their minds is the battle of Flodden, only 13 years earlier. They reflect on the terrors and old Tam’s lucky escape whilst the womenfolk grapple with new divided loyalties. Pregnant Kate prays for both mobilising armies: under Lennox and Douglas. Her brothers will fight for one and her husband the other. Meanwhile, our cheeky Lithgae fruit-seller keeps everyone on track. Performed by The Linlithgow Players Written by Peter Anderson and Eleanor Bain The Linlithgow Players first performed at Linlithgow Palace in 1540 to the court of James V of Scotland (as far as records show) - a drama by David Lindsay that was reported to Henry VIII of England. This event is part of a wider programme of events around Linlithgow in 2026, more information at battle500.org.uk