West Linton
Place in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.751, -3.355 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 15 51 |
| Population: | 1,530 |
| Dialling code: | 01968 (Penicuik) |
West Linton is a large village in the Scottish Borders of Scotland, sitting close to the southern flanks of the Pentland Hills and serving as a gateway to rolling farmland and hill walks. Traditionally a market and coaching settlement, its streets are lined with stone buildings and a compact village centre that still feels distinctly rural while being within easy reach of Edinburgh.
Today the local economy mixes agriculture with commuter households and a modest visitor trade for walkers, cyclists and country-lovers. The community is active - with a village hall, primary school and regular local events - and the area’s history and landscape make it a popular spot for people wanting a quiet base with good access to outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering West Linton
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 13.5 miles
- Livingston 11.7 miles
- Dunfermline 22.1 miles
- Falkirk 24.3 miles
- Motherwell 24.7 miles
- Wishaw 22.3 miles
- Musselburgh 17.6 miles
- Bathgate 14.8 miles
- Grangemouth 23.1 miles
- Bonnyrigg 12.6 miles
- Penicuik 7.9 miles
- Broxburn 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Penicuik Place 7.9 miles
- Tweeddale West Ward 8.4 miles
- East Livingston and East Calder Ward 8.9 miles
- Pentland Hills Ward 9.3 miles
- Peebles Place 9.5 miles
- Kirknewton Place 9.8 miles
Example postcodes in West Linton
EH46 7EU, EH46 7AU, EH46 7EZ, EH46 7JQ, EH46 7HA, EH46 7DR, EH46 7JP, EH46 7JN, EH46 7ES … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 13.7 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 42.7 miles
- Kirknewton Railway Station 10 miles
- Livingston South Railway Station 10.1 miles
Hotels near West Linton Ad
- Gordon Arms Hotel 3 0.2 miles
- Barony Castle Hotel 3 6 miles
- Cringletie House 4 6.9 miles
- The Craigie Hotel 4 7.2 miles
- Peebles Hydro 4 9.7 miles
- The Park 3 10 miles
- Green Tree Hotel 2 9.5 miles
- The Tontine Hotel 3 9.4 miles
Schools in West Linton
- West Linton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Little King Seat Hill 1.5 miles
- Pentland Hills Hill 4.4 miles
- Darn Hall Estate 5.9 miles
- Penicuik House Estate 6.1 miles
- Little Sparta Gardens 6.3 miles
- Redford Wood Forest 7.5 miles
- Glentress Forest Forest 9.8 miles
- Dawyck House Estate 10.6 miles
- Rachan House Estate 10.6 miles
- Moorfoot Hills Hill 10.6 miles
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles
- Braid Hills Hill 12.6 miles