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
Tourist board rating
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 31/10.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted 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.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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
Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 9m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34.90 (£34.90)
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Powered grass site
5 people maximum
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
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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Nice and tidy. Friendly staff. Very…
Powered grass site
Liked Nice and tidy. Friendly staff. Very good clean facilities. Well maintained. No loud banging music from other campers as well controlled policy .
Disliked Bus stop a mile away
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A fantastic site , the toilet…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked A fantastic site , the toilet block was spotless, the kitchen and other amenities were A1, the staff were so friendly and helpful , the location was perfect just a 10 min drive to the park and ride and the tram service , 10/10 for my stay will be definitely using Linwater caravan park again
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Emplacements spacieux et accueil très chaleureux.…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Emplacements spacieux et accueil très chaleureux. +++ pour les sanitaires
Disliked La route pour arriver jusqu'au camping qui est horrible, mais n'est pas la faute du camping.
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Quiet, well located, friendly
Powered grass site
Liked Ideally situated near motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Tram (30mins) to Edinburgh within 10min drive.
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Voorzieningen waren uitstekend, de plaatsen zijn…
Fully-serviced gravel caravan site
Liked Voorzieningen waren uitstekend, de plaatsen zijn ruim en keurig netjes.
Disliked Geluid van het vliegveld.
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Good…
Fully-serviced gravel caravan site
Liked Friendly and accommodating staff. Good location.
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a good, clean well managed site with excellent facilities
Powered grass site
Liked We stayed on this lovely site twice, once on the way up to the hebrides and again on tje way back down. Lovely well maintained site with large pitches and first class showers, toilets and washing up facilities.
Disliked Just note that it is on the flightpath for nearby Edinburgh airport so can be a bit noisy from time to time.
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Excellent
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Great site friendly staff. Site was clean and very tidy. Walks brilliant.
Disliked Nothing
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Cleanliness of site and facilities was…
Fully-serviced gravel caravan site
Liked Cleanliness of site and facilities was excellent, friendly and helpful staff, we booked a full service pitch, however all pitch sizes were excellent. The lovely walks . Overall a lovely site and great location for the tram into Edinburgh
Disliked Overhead planes
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Well laid out , quiet ,…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Well laid out , quiet , good walks from site, immaculately kept
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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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.91179°N
3.43499°W
Nearest transport
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.
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 $79.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.