Guidebook for West Lothian
Drinks & Nightlife
Star & Garter Hotel
1 High PortIt is very close to the apartment and does good pub grub.
Arts & Culture
Its a train ride away and close to the University of Glasgow, the Huntarian Museum, Renee Mackintosh's house and Byers Road.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StIts a train ride away and close to the University of Glasgow, the Huntarian Museum, Renee Mackintosh's house and Byers Road.
Shopping
Easy to park and close to the airport and about a 20 minutes drive from the apartment
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Gyle Shopping Centre
Gyle AvenueEasy to park and close to the airport and about a 20 minutes drive from the apartment
Essentials
Tesco Metro
4 Blackness RdIt is a 3 minute walk from the apartment and you get can all your essentials and more.
Getting Around
A local reliable car hire place that I have used many times and am happy to recommend.
McNicoll Vehicle Hire Ltd
19 Houstoun Mains HoldingsA local reliable car hire place that I have used many times and am happy to recommend.
Sightseeing
Fabulous architecture/sculptured horses. Go and sunset or sunrise and see them lit up the will take your breath away.
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The Kelpies
The HelixFabulous architecture/sculptured horses. Go and sunset or sunrise and see them lit up the will take your breath away.
Fabulous house, gardens were designed by the same man that did the Versailles gardens - so that should tell you what the house is like. It is about 15 minutes drive from the apartment and close the the 3 bridges over the Forth.
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Indlu kaHopetoun
Fabulous house, gardens were designed by the same man that did the Versailles gardens - so that should tell you what the house is like. It is about 15 minutes drive from the apartment and close the the 3 bridges over the Forth.
It is a beautiful old wee village, that has been well maintained and you get some fabulous views of the 3 bridges and the Forth estuary. It isn't far from Hopeton House so its about 20 minutes drive from the apartment.
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Queensferry
It is a beautiful old wee village, that has been well maintained and you get some fabulous views of the 3 bridges and the Forth estuary. It isn't far from Hopeton House so its about 20 minutes drive from the apartment.
Parks & Nature
Beecraigs Country Park
It has walks, a loch and an adventure playground.
You can go on your own or with a guide. Katy Hall is a local nordic walking instructor who can take you part of the "John Muir" way. She can teach you how to nordic walk as well as and in the process see stunning scenery and historical sites used by the TV series Outlander. Call her on 0794 9319375 (She is happy to tailor the walk to suit your needs and provides poles)
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I-Blackness Castle
You can go on your own or with a guide. Katy Hall is a local nordic walking instructor who can take you part of the "John Muir" way. She can teach you how to nordic walk as well as and in the process see stunning scenery and historical sites used by the TV series Outlander. Call her on 0794 9319375 (She is happy to tailor the walk to suit your needs and provides poles)
A lovely walk round the loch on your own or you can be accompanied by the nordic walking instructor. Kay Hall can teach you how to nordic walk as well as telling you about the history and the wildlife. Call her on 0794 9319375 (She is happy to tailor the walk to suit your needs and provides poles) Also some reasonably good fishing.
Forth Area Federation of Anglers - Linlithgow Loch
212a High StreetA lovely walk round the loch on your own or you can be accompanied by the nordic walking instructor. Kay Hall can teach you how to nordic walk as well as telling you about the history and the wildlife. Call her on 0794 9319375 (She is happy to tailor the walk to suit your needs and provides poles) Also some reasonably good fishing.