Jousting - Linlithgow Palace

I enjoyed another day through at Linlithgow Palace when the jousting was taking place.

The very warm sunny weather helped make it an even more enjoyable day - even though it was perhaps a bit too hot at times.

As always we were very well entertained and everyone was very friendly.

A day out to be recommended.

Knight at Linlithgow Palace

Sir Jaspar

Looks Painful

Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

Sir Jaspar

Two Lovely Ladies

Three Lovely Ladies

Linlithgow Palace

Hawk - Linlithgow Palace

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

Tending the Horses

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

Catching the Hoop

Fighting

Got Me a Prize

Preparing for Battle

Sword Fighting

Sword Fighting

Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

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Spynie Palace

I have driven past this building so many times over the years.

So, today finally saw me take a trip in and worth the visit.

The custodian was very helpful and information - as per usual with 'Historic Scotland' staff - so a big thanks for his efforts.

Spynie Palace

 

Spynie Palace Interior

Spynie Palace Corridor

 Looking Down From Spynie Palace

 Spynie Palace

 Spynie Palace Corridor

 Spynie Palace

 Spynie Palace

Spynie Palace

 Spynie Palace

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Blackness Castle

 On reaching my third location today the sun was still shining and very warm indeed.

So, it was nice to be by the sea with a fresh wind blowing.

Blackness Castle was a very strategic castle and important to the monarchy of those times.

 Blackness Castle

 Blackness Castle

 Blackness Castle

 Blackness Castle Jetty

Blackness Castle Interior

 

View from Blackness Castle

Blackness Castle Interior

 

 Blackness Castle Interior

 Blackness Castle Interior

 Blackness Castle Interior

Blackness Castle

 

 Blackness Castle

 Blackness Castle Interior

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Linlithgow Palace

A whirlwind tour today as I covered a few locations in West Lothian.

First stop was Linlithgow Palace and this was my second visit. Suspect I'll return again and the weather today made it a warm and pleasant place to be.

This is one of many buildings owned by 'Historic Scotland' and it has to be said that membership is great value for money, and you feel like they are looking after their customers as well as maintaining these beautiful structures.

There were a few young ladies in period costume who were giving informative tours of the Palace and they are to be commended for their presentations.

 Looking over the Loch from Linlithgow Palace

Interior of Linlithgow Palace

 Looking Down Within Linlithgow Palace

Young Lady in Waiting - Linlithgow Palace

Two Ladies in Waiting in Period Costume at Linlithgow Palace

 Interior of Linlithgow Palace

Interior of Linlithgow Palace

 Looking over the Loch from Linlithgow Palace

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