Visitors to Linlithgow Palace can enjoy live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer.

The sounds of thundering hooves and clashing lances will once again fill the air around Linlithgow Palace this weekend.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) returns with its popular Living History programme on Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday, June 30, until Tuesday, August 12.

Visitors to Linlithgow Palace can enjoy live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) returns with its popular Living History programme ...

Sites pivotal to Scotland's history including Arbroath Abbey, Linlithgow Palace and Caerlaverock Castle were among iconic locations visitors were unable to visit or enjoy full access.

The majestic ruins of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, were used to depict Wentworth Prison where Jamie is incarcerated after being caught by Redcoats.

Linlithgow Palace, the historic home of Stuart kings and the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, has been vandalised in a "wanton" attack. PIC: Lost in Scotland/CC ...

Historic Environment Scotland said conservation teams were working to assess the damage. The palace, which was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, is due to reopen next month after repair work.