Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace's spectacular jousting event is so much more than the name suggests.

Costumed men and women portrayed a variety of lifestyles and trades to the assembled masses.

Historic Scotland once again have put on a first class show.

Linlithgow Palace

Re-enactment of the Battle of Largs

A falconer

Weapons and armour

Colourful costumes

Who will buy these beautiful hand made boots?

A medievil board game

Back to the main business of the day

A direct hit on the return run

Battle resumes on foot

Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

My return visit to Linlithgow for this year's jousting exhibition was every bit as enjoyable as my first trip here last summer.

The weather was fabulous which helped to enhance an already excellent day out.

'The Knights of Royal England' were more than welcome on the peel at Linlithgow Palace as they provided a wonderful day's entertainment for the large audience.

Not all of the action took place on horseback. There was plenty of hand to hand combat as well, as you will see below.

Some more pictures from today are on a second post here

Linlithgow Palace - jousting event

We spent a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon yesterday at Linlithgow Palace where a large crowd were entertained by a jousting display.

This is an annual event put on by Historic Scotland and the crowd loved every minute of the entertainment.