Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of Scotland
- Address
- Linlithgow, EH49 7AL
West Lothian - Listed status
- Category A listed
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594816, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Michael's Parish Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Michael's Parish Church
St Michael’s Parish Church stands beside Linlithgow Palace in Linlithgow, West Lothian. One of the Church of Scotland’s larger historic burgh churches, it is protected as a Category A listed building. In 2024, its congregation joined with St Ninian’s Craigmailen, Torphichen Kirk and Avonbridge Church to form Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church.
A royal charter established a church here in 1138, replacing an earlier place of worship, and the new building was consecrated in 1242. After a major fire in 1424, it was largely rebuilt during the fifteenth century, with construction completed in 1540. Scottish monarchs worshipped there, and Mary, Queen of Scots, was baptised in the church in 1542. Extensive nineteenth-century repairs included the removal of its damaged stone crown steeple in 1820–21. An organ was introduced in 1871, stained glass followed later that century, and restoration culminated in rededication in 1896. Geoffrey Clarke’s aluminium crown was added to the tower in 1964.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Michael's Parish Church?⌄
St Michael's Parish Church in Linlithgow belongs to the Church of Scotland tradition.
How old is the St Michael's Parish Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Category A listed building.
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