 and its importance to the history and identity of Linlithgow. 'While the story is undoubtedly of historic and cultural importance to Linlithgow it is evident that the listed buildings were erected after the event took place. 'Consequently they have no direct connection to the event. Since the middle of the 20th century the public house name has commemorated the event but this is not the original business name. 'It had two names prior to that: the 'Western Tavern' and 'Robert Braes Wine and Spirits'. As a result I do not consider the name of the business is an integral element of the historic interest of these buildings.' 'The strong support for the retention of the existing public house name due to the importance of the historic event it commemorates is evident within the represen){kind=link}
NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
Plans to rename a pub called The Black Bitch have been given the go ahead over fears the name is now seen as racist.
Following a public consultation, owners Greene King will rename the West Lothian pub The Willow Tree.
More than 11,000 people had signed a petition to prevent the name change and some 500 objections were submitted.
The name references a local legend – a black female greyhound which features on the town’s heraldic crest – after it brought food to its starving owner who was imprisoned on an island on Linlithgow Loch.