Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow
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St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow — church in Linlithgow, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Linlithgow · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church is located in Linlithgow, West Lothian, with the nearest railway station being Linlithgow, just 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1893. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Linlithgow, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.9787°, -3.5949°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is situated in the historic town of Linlithgow. The present church is situated at the East end of the town near the Low Port (entrance to the town). It is located beside the banks of Linlithgow loch and close to the old palace where Mary Queen of Scots was born. Next to the palace is the Parish Church of St Michael's the original seat of the Catholic Church prior to the reformation.
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Official information
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Linlithgow is a welcoming place for all visitors, regardless of their faith background. The church offers regular services, including Mass, and encourages community worship and engagement.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is situated in the historic town of Linlithgow. The present church is situated at the East end of the town near the Low Port (entrance to the town). It is located beside the banks of Linlithgow loch and close to the old palace where Mary Queen of Scots was born. Next to the palace is the Parish Church of St Michael's the original seat of the Catholic Church prior to the reformation. This brief history chronicles the Catholic Church in Linlithgow from inception to the present day.
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Background
Description
Designed by Peter Paul Pugin, of the distinguished Victorian firm of architects Pugin and Pugin, the present day building is in the Gothic Revival style. Officially dedicated in 1893, such was the fervor of the then Roman Catholic population of Linlithgow for a permanent place of worship that Mass was first celebrated in the partially completed building on St. Valentine's Day 1888. Although the building and the parish community it represents are now only 108 years old St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church Linlithgow has a long and chequered history. In the late 19th century the many Irish workers attracted to Linlithgow by the promise of jobs in the area's expanding oil shale industry wanted…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9787, -3.5949
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH49 7JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Established
- 1893
- Nearest railway station
- Linlithgow — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.stmichaels-rc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594817 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michaels Church Linlithgow.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow?
- St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH49 7JD).
- What is St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow?
- St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow — church in Linlithgow, Scotland.
- How do I get to St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow?
- The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH49 7JD.
- When was St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow built?
- Built or established in 1893.
- Is St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow a listed building?
- St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow?
- The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH49 7JD.