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Almond Valley Heritage Centre

At the heart of the site lies the range of historic buildings that make up Mill Farm and Livingston Mill. The power of the river still turns the 200 year old mill machinery, and traditional livestock still moo and bleat around the byres and barns of the farm.

Almond Valley Heritage Trust
Millfield
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 7AR
Wales

Telephone: +44 (0)1506 414957

Beecraigs is a huge country park with stunning views and their own red deer herd. Established in 1977, the red deer herd is maintained as a visitor attraction.  Guided walks are run throughout the year. The country Park has the added bonus of a camping site set within the park. It is well advised to book the campsite in advance of your visit. The Camping site within the park has hardstanding pitches enable motorhomes to visit all year round (approx. size 6metre wide by 8.5 metre long).  All Motorhome pitches are on hardstanding.  Advice, information, venison sales, craft sales, gift vouchers and refreshments are available from the Visitor Centre. Four car parks provide good access to all the Park’s facilities. It is ideally situated for exploring central Scotland and visiting Edinburgh, Stirling and the Trossachs, and many nearby attractions in your Glasgow Motorhome Hire.

The Visitor Centre
 Beecraigs Country Park
Near Linlithgow
West Lothian
EH49 6PL

Tel: 01506 844516/844517/844518

The Gillespie Macandrew Hopetoun International Horse Trials is a spectacular new event set in the parkland of Hopetoun House on the banks of the Forth. Said by some to be one of Scotlands finest Stately Homes, Hopetoun House makes an elegant backdrop to this event. Some of the world’s leading riders will be competing. The horse trials consists of three phases: dressage, show jumping and cross-country.  Each competitor completes each phases individually and is awarded penalties accordingly.  The penalties from each phase are then added together to determine the result.  The winner is the horse and rider combination with the least penalties. It is very exciting to watch but if you want a diversion from horses for a while then head to the Shopping Village! The  ShoppingVillage is spread over two areas, the exclusive West Lawn and the Deer Park, and will include a Craft Tent. There will be plenty of food retailers providing a wide variety of products in addition to a restaurant and bar.  To get to the event in your West Lothian Motorhome Hire follow the event signage from the A904 to the designated public parking area within the Hopetoun Deer Park.  Please be aware parking is in fields rather than on manicured lawns so practical footwear and all terain children’s buggy’s are the order of the day. Your West Lothian Motorhome Hire is a heavy front wheel drive vehicle so avoid parking on soft ground. Parking so that you roll forward on a slope will assist you driving off grass. Be aware that in exceptional wet weather you may not get off grass without assistance. There will be a £5 charge for car parking, payable on the day. Those buying a weekend pass will only require purchasing one car parking pass for the weekend. For more information on the Hopetoun  International Horse Trials click on the blue text.

Hopetoun House
South Queensferry
West Lothian
EH30 9SL
Scotland

Tel: 0131 331 2451

The Linlithgow Canal Centre is located on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal in Linlithgow (18 miles from Edinburgh), birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. It’s a very calm and lovely relaxing spot and from here you can also hire a boat and cruise for the day. Alternatively have a cup of tea at the adjacent tearoom. You can cruise the calm and peaceful canal to the Avon Aqueduct in comfort on board the “St Magdalene” or journey the town stretch on “Victoria”, a replica of a Victorian steam packet boat. Charters and private bookings can be arranged at other times. ” Leamington” is a self drive boat available for day hire. The Canal Centre is administered by Linlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS), by volunteer society members, and operates boat trips from Manse Road Basin every weekend from Easter until the end of September with two boats from 2pm. During June to mid-August (4th June to 12th August 2011) the Centre is open weekdays with town trips only. There is also a small Canal Museum with a sales counter with a short audio-visual presentation. Admission is free. Drive your Edinburgh Motorhome Hire to the centre and surprise the family with a boat trip! For more information on Linlithgow Canal Centre click the blue text.

Manse Road Basin
Linlithgow Canal Centre
West Lothian
Scotland
EH49 6AJ

Linlithgow Palce was an important Scottish Royal Residence. It is now sadly in ruins, enough of it is still standing for the visitor to be able to explore the site and conjure up with a little imagination what life in such a big palace would have been like.

Polkemmet Country Park in Whitburn , East Lothian is just the place to visit for fresh air and a good walk in stunning scenery. It covers 169 acres and offers everything from a nine-hole golf course, driving range and bowling green, to play areas, trails and barbeque and picnic sites. If you are thinking of getting married there is also a Bridal shop. If its a walk you require then you find find plenty of space and the  Country Park’s Ranger Service leads walks and activities too. The park is close to the upper part of River, which rises near Harthill before meandering through the park. Walking routes run through the whole of the former estate. When taking your walk you are bound to notice the varieties of trees on show, many have signs that give informative descriptions of their species and origins keep a good look out for the giant aluminium ‘horn’. This is an art sculpture located in the Park, located between the 4th golf green and the M8 motorway.  A coloured trail leads you right down to this amazing attraction. The former stable and office buildings house a cafe, the golf course office and shop, maintenance facilities and public toilets. A barbecue area was created on the site of the old tennis courts. The park is open all year round. If you are in West Lothian in your Scotland Motorhome Hire consider calling in on this country park and enjoying its facilities.

Polkemmet Country Park
The Park Centre
Polkemmet Country Park
Whitburn
West Lothian
EH47 0AD
Scotland

Tel: 01501 743905