Basic Site Details

Name: Tolbooth
Town, district or village: Linlithgow
City or county: West Lothian
Country: Scotland
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Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:
 ClassificationOriginal classification?Notes
Item 1 of 1Tolbooth  

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:
 FromToEvent typeNotes
Item 1 of 41667 Plans drawn upNot executed
Item 2 of 416681669 or 1670Build/construction 
Item 3 of 41847 RepairSmith's classical facades were carefull reproduced
Item 4 of 41906 AdditionExternal stone stairs added.

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.
 NameRolePartnership GroupFromToNotes
Item 1 of 2John Mylne junior A1667 Designs drawn up just before death. Not executed.
Item 2 of 2John Smith B16691670Completed to Tolbooth - supposedly to his design.

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Colvin, Howard2008A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 London: YUP. 4th edition 
Item 2 of 2Mylne, R S The Master Masons to the Crown of Scotland  pp240-1

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:
 SourceArchive nameSource catalogue no.Notes
Item 1 of 1NAS National Archives of ScotlandArchive with prefix letter BB 48/9/2, 1667-70Linlithgow Town Council Minutes