West Lothian - Maps & Guide

Welcome to the map and guide of the cities, towns or places of interest around West Lothian in Scotland. Here you will find virtual tours and guides with 360° panoramas of various destinations linked to various West Lothian maps.

Alongside each virtual tour and panorama is a Google map and some local and travel information to help you explore plan and your trip to West Lothian and Scotland. This growing guide of West Lothian uses images and information provided by independent travellers, giving you the fuller picture of the various sights, hotels and attractions in Scotland.

West Lothian - Featured Destinations

West Lothian - Travel & Information

The region of West Lothian in Scotland lies just west of the City of Edinburgh, and shares borders with the other Scottish regions of Falkirk, North Lanarkshire, the Scottish Borders and South Lanarkshire. The main towns in West Lothian are Armadale, Bathgate, Blackburn, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Livingston and Whitburn. The region has a rich history and several interesting museums as well as the birth place of Mary Queen of Scots.

West Lothian - Tourist Attractions

West Lothian has plenty of attractions for the visitors, from historic sites and castles through to parks and rugged countryside. Some of the top attractions include:

• Linlithgow Palace - birth place of Mary Queen of Scots whose ruins overlook Linlithgow Loch in a beautiful park.
• House of the Binns – found near Linlithgow, this was the home of the Dalyell family since 1612.
• Hopetoun House - magnificent, 300 year old manor house, considered by many to be 'Scotland's finest stately home' with rich late Georgian through Edwardian interior.
• Blackness Castle - overlooking the Firth of Forth this 15th century castle was built by the Crichtons and became a Royal Castle.
• Cairnpapple Hill - hill with a Neolithic ceremonial henge monument and Bronze-Age burials with great views over central Scotland as far as Goat Fell on Arran on a clear day.
• Beecraigs Country Park - 1,000 acre country park with plenty of activities, sports and various walks and camping sites.
• Almondell and Calderwood Country Park - 220 acre park in Mid Calder with woodland and river side walks, visitor center and restaurant.
• Polkemmet Country Park - 169 acre country park with 9 hole golf course, putting green, various walks and other activities.

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