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 et 31/10.
- The site 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 site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs 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, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- 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

Electric grass pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 8m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34,90 (£34,90)
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 9m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34,90 (£34,90)
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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
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 neat, spotless campsite with super-friendly staff. Reviews rave about the modern loos, spacious pitches and Edinburgh access. Minor airport noise noted, but a top spot for quality and calm.
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Very clean and tidy facility's. Well…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very clean and tidy facility's. Well maintained site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely welcome, imaculate toilet and shower…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely welcome, imaculate toilet and shower block and well maintained large gravel pitch with water and electricity.
Although we didn't need it the on site kitchen was a great plus
Disliked All was good no negatives
WIFI is available in the kitchen/leisure room it may have been a problem but phone signal was adequate for us.
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Beautiful spot, lovely stay…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Beautiful spot, lovely stay
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site with fabulous amenities and helpful staff
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Always a warm welcome here. Large spaced out pitches with every amenity you could possibly need highly recommend
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Friendly staff who keep the site…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff who keep the site well maintained. Toilets and showers were immaculate. Nice little shop for your basic requirements. Good for walks.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site for a first stop if collecting motorhome late afternoon
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Owner was very welcoming, pitch very spacious and easy to move motorhome into for a novice. Shower block facilities were excellent. Nice walk off site for our dog.
Disliked Lack of cafe
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Top site near Edinburgh
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Brilliant as always
Disliked Nothing
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Top site with nothing to complain about
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Spacious and exceptionally run site.
Disliked Nothing
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See above
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked A fabulous site, quiet, great walks into the country park or canal. Team are friendly and toilets immaculate. Great stop to stay and explore around Edinburgh. Love it. Will be back again.
Disliked WiFi only in kitchen. It might cost too much. Perhaps a WiFi package could be available at extra cost.
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Friendly owners, well-kept site, immaculate toilets,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly owners, well-kept site, immaculate toilets, excellent facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) 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 tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
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 touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Linwater Caravan Park? From R787,91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.