Linwater Caravan Park
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- Quiet site five miles from Edinburgh Airport
- Shopping locally at Livingston Designer Outlet
- Next to a country park and the Union Canal
Site type
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59Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 31/10.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- From 24 July 2026, a local council levy of 5% on overnight accommodation up to a maximum of five nights is not included and must be paid on arrival.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
13 
Powered concrete slab caravan site
4 people maximum 
9.5/10
191 reviews Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 9m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34.90 (£34.90)
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- 13
Powered grass site
5 people maximum 9.7/10
85 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 8m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34.90 (£34.90)
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Fully-serviced gravel caravan site
6 people maximum 9.6/10
52 reviews Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 11m depth (88m²)
Arrival daysFrom £37.50 (£37.50)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
A clean, well-kept site with friendly staff. Modern, spotless facilities, spacious pitches, and handy for Edinburgh. Expect some aircraft noise, but otherwise a highly recommended, peaceful stay.
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Excellent site, weather was stinking but we sat back and relaxed
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Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked The site is spotless and very peaceful, we arrived Friday evening, pizza guy was their in his wee pop up making delicious pizzas, yes we had one, just one thing there could be more signs telling you where it is, we really struggled, our satnav took us to a housing scheme, staff were so friendly, defo we will be back here, thank you
Disliked Nothing liked it all
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Shower and toilet blocks were spotless Stafford were super efficient
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Pitches were great good size
Very well kept
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Super für die Durchreise oder als Ausgangsbasis von Touren
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Sehr freundlicher Empfang durch die Betreibenden, die Facilities sehr gut ausgeschildert, so dass man sich super orientieren kann, sehr gute Ausstattung mit Gemeinschaftsküche, Waschküche und Einzel-Waschkabinen, große Stellflächen und alles sehr gepflegt.
Disliked Die nahe Autostraße und der Flugverkehr sind zu hören.
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From the manager: Hi,
Thank you for your lovely review and for highlighting the warm welcome you received. I’m so pleased you found the facilities easy to navigate and well equipped, and that you enjoyed the spacious pitches and overall cleanliness of the park.
We do understand that the nearby road and occasional aircraft noise can be noticeable at times, and we appreciate you mentioning this as it helps set expectations for future guests.
We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Ellie
Park Manager
Very clean and modern toilet/shower block…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Very clean and modern toilet/shower block
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi,
Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the cleanliness and modern feel of the toilet and shower facilities.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Ellie
Park Manager
Beautiful bathrooms, very clean and tidy…
Fully-serviced gravel caravan site
Liked Beautiful bathrooms, very clean and tidy park, good selection in the shop and friendly staff. Great area for dog walks adjacent to site.
Disliked Timers on Showers
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From the manager: Hi,
Thank you for your kind review. I’m delighted you enjoyed the bathrooms, the cleanliness of the park, and found the team friendly. It’s also great to hear you made the most of the nearby dog walking area and found the shop well stocked.
We appreciate your feedback about the shower timers. They’re in place to help manage water usage across the park, but we understand they’re not to everyone’s preference, so it’s really helpful to hear your thoughts.
We hope to see you again soon!
Ellie
Park Manager
Been here a few times and…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Been here a few times and love it will definitely return well kept site toilet shower immaculate staff very freindly
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From the manager: Hi Yvonne,
Thank you for your 10/10 review! It's great to hear that you have enjoyed staying with us a few times in the past and that you found the facilities immaculate.
We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit.
Many Thanks,
Ellie
Park Manager
Large spacious pitches, site and facilities…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Large spacious pitches, site and facilities really well looked after and looks pristine. Loved the kitchen/shared shelter area. Owners were so friendly and made to feel really welcome soon as we arrived.
Great location and we can’t wait to come back!
Travelled from East Yorkshire as a family of four with two young children.
Disliked Absolutely nothing
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From the manager: Hi Danielle,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a comprehensive review! I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed the camping kitchen and a warm welcome upon arrival. IT's also great to hear that you can't wait to come back.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Many Thanks,
Ellie
Park Manager
Good size pitches, very modern and…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Good size pitches, very modern and clean amenities. Small park for kids.
Disliked Road leading to the site in poor state of repair. Approximately 1.5 mile. Nothing to do with the site but council lacking in repairs.
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From the manager: Hi Alexander,
Thank you for your review. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the spacious pitches and found the amenities modern and clean, and that the small play park was a nice addition for the kids.
We appreciate your comments about the road leading to the site. As you mentioned, it’s unfortunately outside of our control, but we do continue to raise it with Edinburgh council whenever possible and hope to see improvements in the future.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Ellie
Park Manager
Excellent site, great facilities, a shame about the external factors
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Really friendly welcome and probably the best bathroom facilities we have come across! Nice level, decent size pitches and a good stop off location for us on our travels north. A great site.
Disliked I've had to mark it down a couple of stars simply because of the sleep quality. I'm a bit of a light sleeper and our pitch was next to a road where HGVs started travelling past at 5am. Coupled with the aircraft taking off every 5 minutes, it was not a great night for me. Such a shame as a lovely site, and perfect if you're a better sleeper!!
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From the manager: Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review - and for the 8/10 even though you would not visit again. We’re really glad you enjoyed the welcome, facilities, and found us a good stop-off on your travels.
We’re really sorry to hear your sleep wasn’t as good as it should have been. As you noticed, some of our pitches are closer to surrounding roads and we can unfortunately get early morning traffic at times, as well as aircraft activity depending on conditions - something that can affect light sleepers more than others. It’s a real shame this impacted your stay, especially as everything else hit the mark for you.
If you do ever pass our way again, please do drop us a note when booking and we’ll always do our best to place you in a quieter pitch away from the road side.
We really appreciate your honest feedback and wish you the best for your future travels!
Many Thanks,
Ellie
Great place to chillout
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Lovely flat pitches but please make sure cigarette butts are cleared away.
Great hut with microwave & sinks.
Toilets and showers immaculate. Well stocked shop on site
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi,
It’s great to hear you liked the flat pitches, facilities, and that the shop, toilets, and showers all met expectations. We really appreciate you highlighting those details.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the cigarette butts. While we do have regular checks and litter sweeps in place, we’ll be sure to keep a closer eye on this.
We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great stay (and hopefully we can nudge that 9/10 up to a 10 next time!).
Many Thanks,
Ellie
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Linwater Caravan Park
West Clifton
East Calder
Lothian
Scotland
EH53 0HT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.91179°N
3.43499°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) | 17.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Aberdour (Silversands) | 18.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portobello (West) | 20.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Poor |
| Portobello (Central) | 21.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Burntisland | 21.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Edinburgh Zoo 10.9 km
Linlithgow Palace 12.7 km
Royal Scottish Academy 14.7 km
Royal Botanic Garden 15.2 km
Edinburgh Castle 15.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
South Queensferry - Dalmeny 8.6 km
Linlithgow - Parkley Craigs 12.3 km
Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park – Union Canal Avon Aquaduct 12.3 km
Nine Mile Burn - West Kip - Nine Mile Burn 14 km
Blackford and Braid Hills 14 km
Local events
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
East Calder, Scotland 15.2 km
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Edinburgh, Scotland 15.4 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Linwater Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Linwater Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Linwater Caravan Park? Linwater Caravan Park's locale means you're well set for both countryside and city days, or to break up a journey on your way north or south. Around the area, a mile away … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Linwater Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Linwater Caravan Park? From $80.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.