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Linlithgow history
Etymology
The name Linlithgow comes from the Old British lynn llaith cau meaning “lake in the damp hollow” Originally “Lithgow” referred to the loch itself. Folk etymology associated this name with the Gaelic liath-chù meaning “grey dog”, likely the origin of the black bitch on the burgh arms.
Medieval history
Linlithgow gained its royal status as a burgh in 1388 under a charter from Robert II of Scotland. It was attacked by Oliver Cromwell in 1650 and later burnt in 1746. St. Michael’s Church was used in the early 17th century as host for the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and one of the national covenants was signed within. A Carmelite Friary was located in the southern part of town from the 13th century century until 1559, when it was destroyed.
Modern history
In 1847, a pharmacist in the town, David Waldie is credited as being the first to produce a sample of chloroform for medical use. In December 1887 a new events venue was completed in a castle style with turrets and named the Victoria Hall. In 1956, the Hall was sold for use as a Ritz cinema and later was used as a theatre, before falling out of use in the 21st century and subsequently being demolished, despite a public effort to save the facade.
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