The complex, which was the headquarters of West Lothian County Council, is a Category B listed building.

[1] Following the implementation of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889 which established a uniform system of county councils in Scotland, the new West Lothian County Council established its headquarters in the northern wing of the complex now known as the Linlithgow Burgh Halls.

[6][7] The district council retained the county buildings in Linlithgow as additional office space.

[9] A major programme of refurbishment works at the county buildings, which was undertaken by Maxi Construction at a cost of £4 million, commenced in May 2016.

[14] The Linlithgow Museum relocated from Annet House to the main county buildings complex later in the year.