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 miles21.7 km
- Livingston 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Dunfermline 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Falkirk 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Motherwell 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Wishaw 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Musselburgh 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Bathgate 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Grangemouth 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bonnyrigg 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Penicuik 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Broxburn 13.5 miles21.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Penicuik Place 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Tweeddale West Ward 8.4 miles13.6 km
- East Livingston and East Calder Ward 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Pentland Hills Ward 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Peebles Place 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Kirknewton Place 9.8 miles15.8 km
Example postcodes in West Linton
EH46 7HT, EH46 7ED, EH46 7DY, EH46 7DS, EH46 7EL, EH46 7JF, EH46 7JG, EH46 7DX, EH46 7DT … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Glasgow International Airport 42.7 miles68.7 km
- Kirknewton Railway Station 10 miles16.1 km
- Livingston South Railway Station 10.1 miles16.2 km
Hotels near West Linton Ad
- The Craigie 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Crown Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Barony Castle Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
- The Tontine Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Cross Keys 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Peebles Hydro Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
- The Park 3 10 miles16 km
- Green Tree Hotel 2 9.5 miles15.2 km
Schools in West Linton
- West Linton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Little King Seat Hill 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Pentland Hills Hill 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Darn Hall Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Penicuik House Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Little Sparta Gardens 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Redford Wood Forest 7.5 miles12 km
- Glentress Forest Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Dawyck House Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Rachan House Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Moorfoot Hills Hill 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Braid Hills Hill 12.6 miles20.3 km