21/10/2010 - Historic Scottish hotel burnt down
Scotland has lost one of its most historic hotels to a fire, it has been reported.
The Star and Garter Hotel, built in the 18th Century, was engulfed in flames at around 7am last week.
The staff and five guests at the Linlithgow, West Lothian-based hotel were safely evacuated after firefighters rushed to the scene.
According to the Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, 55 firefighters attempted to stop the blaze.
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