Tour Scotland Summer 4K travel video, with Scottish music, of a road trip drive East on the M876 and M9 motorways and the A803 road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the courtyard fountain in the Palace in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, Britain, United Kingdom. The chief historic attraction of Linlithgow is the remains of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of King James V and Mary, Queen of Scots, and probably Scotland's finest surviving late medieval secular building. The present palace was started, on an older site, in 1424 by King James I of Scotland. It was burnt in 1746, and, whilst unroofed, it is still largely complete in terms of its apartments. Linlithgow was also the site of the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge at the western edge of the town. In 1424, the town of Linlithgow was partially destroyed in a great fire. King James I started the rebuilding of the Palace as a grand residence for Scottish royalty. Over the following century the palace developed into a formal courtyard structure, with significant additions by King James III and James IV. King James V, who was born in the palace in April 1512, added the outer gateway and the elaborate courtyard fountain which is known as King’s Fountain. The fountain is said to have been flowing with wine in 1745 in honour of a visit by Bonnie Prince Charlie. The fountain is a masterpiece of stone masonry and contributed directly to making Linlithgow Palace one of the favourite residences for the Scottish royalty. It is said that King James V wanted the fountain created to show King Henry VIII that the Scottish Monarchy was as grand and powerful as other monarchies in Europe at the time. The fountain has many sculptures including a mermaid carving and a Unicorn carving. If you are about to drive on the motorway for the first time, you might be feeling a little daunted. But contrary to many people’s beliefs, motorways are actually the safest roads to drive on. It’s the speed you’re travelling at which can make all the difference between safe and unsafe motorway driving. The speed limit for cars on the motorway is 70mph but motorway speed limits can change several times on one stretch of road, particularly in the event of roadworks or an accident. So be observant and look out for signs indicating speed limit changes and warning signs, used in the event of adverse weather, congestion or accidents. You should only overtake if you’re sure it’s safe to do so. It’s crucial to judge the speed of the cars around you carefully and to check that the lane you’ll be moving into is clear in front and behind you. Don’t forget to check your blind spot and to signal in plenty of time. When you leave a motorway, observe the interchange signs and ensure you’re in the correct lane in plenty of time. The countdown markers which appear before a motorway exit tell you how far away the exit is, with each bar representing 100 yards. If you hog lanes or tailgate on the motorway you could be faced with an on the spot fine of £100 and 3 points on your driving licence. On approaching a roundabout take notice and act on all the information available to you, including traffic signs, traffic lights and lane markings which direct you into the correct lane. Decide as early as possible which exit you need to take. Give priority to traffic approaching from your right, unless directed otherwise by signs, road markings or traffic lights. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. The date for astronomical Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip
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