West Lothian is home to Linlithgow Palace and St Michael's Church, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and host to many Stewart Kings and Bonnie Prince Charlie. The new towns in the area owe their existence to the coal mining area. Glass making can be seen in Broxburn. The Union Canal is an ideal area for a holiday with pleasure trips up the canal and canal boat restaurants. The Pentland Hills offer some fine walking experiences with views over Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat to the River Forth, its two famous bridges and Fife to the north.
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