become doubly celebrated as memorials of her chequered fate; and the Author now attempts to link together, in a historical chain, the principal events connected with these venerable structures, all of which he has personally visited and explored. In compiling his Work, the Author has made a liberal use of the various ancient and authentic records of the country which are yet extant; and he has to acknowledge the benefit he has derived from the contributions of several noblemen and gentlemen, who have evinced a friendly and even anxious disposition to aid him in his exertions. Linlithgow Castle or Palace. "Of all the Palaces so fair, Linlithgow is excelling." SIR WALTER SCOTT's Marmion, |