Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow
In or near Torphichen.
The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Linlithgow · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow is a public art located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow is a public art installation located in central Scotland. It is a notable representation of the town's history and folklore, featuring a dog that is emblematic of local legend.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9763, -3.6042
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH49 7EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Linlithgow — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.linlithgowstory.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7258410331 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow?
- The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH49 7EE).
- What is The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow?
- The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow?
- The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH49 7EE.
- Is The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow free to visit?
- Yes, The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to The 'Black Bitch' of Linlithgow?
- The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH49 7EE.