Luxury self catering accommodation in West Lothian

West Lothian lies to the west of the elegant Scottish capital city of Edinburgh. West Lothian offers rugged Scottish countryside and plenty of opportunities to enjoy spending time in wide open spaces. Discover historical houses, palaces and other points of historical interest on a luxury break here. For shopping, nightlife, restaurants and bars head for West Lothian’s lively towns where you should find plenty on offer.

Whether you enjoy horse riding, walking, cycling, fishing or golfing there are ample opportunities to enjoy all or some of these activities in beautiful West Lothian. Also available are more adventurous activities such as clay pigeon shooting, motorbike racing, climbing and zorbing.

In terms of historical attractions, West Lothian has plenty to capture the imagination and some noteworthy places. Well worth a visit are the imposing ruins of Linlithgow Palace, set by a loch. This is the place where Mary Queen of Scots was born. Another fascinating place is the National Trust for Scotland’s House of the Binns. This castle dates back to the 17th century and is remarkably well preserved. Another castle in West Lothian is Blackness Castle which dates back to the 15th century and enjoys an impressive waterside location on the shores of the Firth of Forth.

If you are fascinated by castles and love learning about Scottish history then a visit to Edinburgh Castle in the city of Edinburgh comes highly recommended. Edinburgh is easily accessible by road or rail from a number of key locations within West Lothian. The world class attraction of Edinburgh Castle is a must see for anyone with a love for castles and the city of Edinburgh itself may just capture your heart. Find out more information about what this city has to offer with our free Edinburgh guide.

In West Lothian, those with families may want to discover the Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder or a unique mini golf experience at Funtastic Fantasy Golf in Livingston where there is glow in the dark mini golf on offer.

Whether you are visiting West Lothian with your family or the one you love, this part of Scotland can cater for all tastes. Best wishes for a fantastic luxury cottage holiday in West Lothian.