If you love great coffee and great baked goods, Aran is an absolute must!…read more We just wanted a little caffeine and sugar pick-me-up, so we didn't dine in or explore much of their menu. Their bakery case is clearly labeled with what's gluten-free, what's dairy-free, and what's vegan. We got empire cookies that were absolutely lovely (we should have gotten two more to bring home!): buttery shortbreads filled with jam, topped with icing, and a sugared jelly candy. We enjoyed them with an iced Americano (soya for me, oat for my partner) sitting outside in the sun at the Cross Well. While they were SUPER busy on a midweek day, the staff was friendly, patient, and went out of their way to find us to hand us our cookies and drinks when they were ready!

Food is fresh and flavorful. Cozy, coffee-shop atmosphere. Dog-friendly. Charming shops close by.read more

Another branch of the famous Oliphant bakery. This one is handily located a little closer to the…read moremajestic Linlithgow Palace. When weather permits I recommend buying some supplies from here and taking them down to the Peel. Lovely.

Very good. The birthday cakes are excellent, as are the custard slices, eclairs, and fairly much…read moreeverything. They do a good choice of bread and rolls, get there early in the day to get the best choice.

Linlithgow has long been known for its wells. There's an old rhyme which begins, 'Glasgow for…read morebells, Lithgow for wells' There are several ancient wells still to be found here, including Dog Well, New Well, Lion Well and St Michael's Well. This last is surmounted with the 1720 (perhaps earlier) statue of St Michael with the words underneath, St Michael is kinde to strangers. It's very worn (as you'd expect) and isn't used as a well any more. The saint is holding a shield bearing the town's coat of arms: a black dog, chained to an oak tree on an island, probably in the middle of Linlithgow Loch. St Michael is the patron saint of Linlithgow Church and also the burgh.