About Spectacular Jousting – Linlithgow Palace
Spectacular Jousting – Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow Palace hosts spectacular jousting on 27–28 June 2026, with performances running from 11:30 to 16:30 each day. Admission is moderately priced: adults £18, seniors £14, children £11, and free entry for children under 7. This Scottish royal palace provides an atmospheric venue where professional riders demonstrate authentic medieval equestrian techniques.
Linlithgow Palace was birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, and remains a powerful symbol of Scottish royal history. The palace courtyard offers natural amphitheatre space for jousting performances. Visitors witness mounted combat in surroundings that genuinely belonged to historical nobility, creating an authentic sense of medieval tournament culture.
The palace lies near Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, making it accessible for those exploring the broader region. June weather in Scotland offers long daylight hours and generally pleasant conditions. The reasonable ticket prices, combined with discounted senior rates and free entry for very young children, support family visits. Visitors can explore the palace grounds before or after the jousting, combining spectacle with historical architecture and interpretation.
