Evidence visible in the stonework can help archaeologists better understand the palace.

Description: Glass was very expensive in the 16th century, even for royalty. Glassmakers had not yet discovered how to make large panes of glass. These windows are made from small diamond-shaped pieces of plain glass called 'quarrys'. The quarrys are held together with strips of lead called 'cames'.

The shutters in the Outer Hall are made of strong oak. They have iron hinges and locks. They are for security and to help keep out the wind and rain.

Very few people could afford window glass. Even at Linlithgow Palace some windows only had wooden shutters. Teleport to find some windows without glass.