Linwater is a peaceful, family run caravan park, situated on farmland close to Edinburgh. It offers pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as self catering lodges and caravan holiday homes. Set by the Union Canal for fishing and beside a pretty country park. Open year round.
A peaceful, spacious site just south of Edinburgh with welcoming staff
Multi-award-winning, with spacious camping pitches for guests
Plenty of surrounding activities to enjoy, including nearby river fishing
About Linwater Caravan Park
Surrounded by stunning countryside, this site is the previous winner of the Scottish Outdoor Leisure Awards for best campsite in Scotland. Highly rated Linwater is open all year round, perfectly located for Edinburgh and only four miles from the airport.
The site was first opened in 1998 and is a family business with a family feel, seeking to make guests feel welcome and offering advice for exploring the area.
Pitch up on grass or hardstanding with 16 amp electric, suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
It's graded as a high standard 4-star holiday and touring park by Visit Scotland, four pennants from the AA and has also received the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence for three years running.
Linwater Caravan Park is open all year round.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities include an accessible amenities block with privacy cubicles, electric showers, disabled shower and toilets, laundry, baby changing and dish washing area. An indoor camping kitchen is also provided, along with free WiFi.
Families will love the play park with climbing frame and swings, and reception sells a small selection of groceries and camping items. Electronic and push bikes can be hired on site for a daily fee. A dog walk at the back of site offers great views. Fishing is possible in the River Almond next to the site and at the nearby Union Canal.
East Calder is a five minute drive away and offers all manner of shops and eateries.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
A note from the site themselves...
Linwater was founded by our family in 1998 and we love that as a small site it still has that family friendly feel to it. We love seeing guests enjoying themselves and are passionate about making sure that everyone does!
We are enormously proud of our green tourism gold accreditation and are constantly looking for new ways to reduce our impact on the planet and contribute positively to the local community. Our focus for that very reason is therefore not about rapid and large expansion but continuous improvement.
Where we do grow we only ever consider it alongside environmental sustainability. All of our staff are paid at least the UK accredited living wage foundation hourly rate but in most cases more than this.
Our ethos is all about running the business in a way that is both productive and positive for everyone involved including the team and our guests. Our ultimate goal is to get the site to a point where it is completely off grid and run on renewable energy whilst still offering that first class service that our many return customers have come to enjoy.
Map and address
Park address
Linwater Caravan Park,
Clifton Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland, EH53 0HT
Large grass electric pitches sized at 8m x 10m to suit family tents, caravans, motorhomes or trailer tents.
25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 8 people
Hard packed gravel touring pitches, measuring 8m x 11m with plenty of room for an awning and parking. 16-Amp electric included.
5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Max 5 people
Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric, water hookup plus grey waste drainage.
Other accommodation
2 x Backpacker Pitches - No Vehicles
Max 1 people
Small grass pitches suitable for guests arriving by bicycle or on foot with tents no larger than 4m x 3m. Electric is not available on these pitches.
5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 2 people
Small grass pitches suitable for tents no larger than 4m x 3m. Electric is not available on these pitches.
3 x Static Holiday Homes
Max 8 people
Self catering static caravans, sleeping up to 8 people in three bedrooms, with a pull-out double bed in the living area. There's one en-suite double bedroom and two twin rooms, plus a living and kitchen area with fixed dining area.
2 x Self Catering Lodges
Max 5 people
Luxurious two bedroom lodge with space for up to five people. Both bedrooms are en-suite, while the rest of the lodge is open plan with a fully furnished kitchen and lounge area with TV/DVD. Outside is a balcony and BBQ, with parking for two cars.
Best facilities we have ever seen. Pitches excellent, staff welcoming and helpful. Those bathrooms - wow!
Site's response
Hi Susie, we're grateful for your feedback. It's our pleasure to provide the best possible service for all of our guests and we're glad our commitment was reflected in your stay.
Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.
Brilliant site, spotlessly clean and in a lovely area
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Katy B
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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJan 2024
Stayed here for 9 days during Scotland's stormy weather. The site is kept spotlessly clean, even with muddy feet and wet weather. Showers, toilets and laundry all in perfect working order. Camping kitchen well equipped and great to be able to cook outside of the van.
Staff very welcoming and helpful, always busy doing something to keep the site looking great. Nice walks along Union Canal and shops within driving distance. Quiet site with no noise at all and pitches spacious and level. Loved my stay here.
Site's response
Hi Katy - Wow! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comprehensive review!
We're so pleased to hear that you had a great stay despite the Scottish weather. It's also fantastic to hear that the teams performance exceeded your expectations and I will be sure to pass on your comments regarding the site looking great.
Many Thanks, The Linwater Team.
Pleasant site
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mary kirsten m
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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJul 2023
Clean facilities and friendly and helpful staff. Well stocked shop, nice showers and well kept site. Easy walk to a pub (The Grapes) with great bar food. Handy for airport.
Site's response
Thanks for the 5-star review! The Linwater team are thrilled that you’re happy with your recent visit.
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What time is check-in/out at Linwater Caravan Park?
Check-in is between noon and 6pm - you must vacate your pitch before noon.
Is Linwater Caravan Park dog friendly?
Yes, a maximum of two dogs are welcome per pitch, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - there is also a dog walk located at the back of site taking you to Almondell and Calderwood Country Park as well as the Union Canal towpath.
Are BBQs and campfires allowed at Linwater Caravan Park?
Raised BBQs are welcome and must be kept raised off the ground - bricks are provided by the site for this. Open campfires are not permitted.
Is Linwater Caravan Park family friendly?
Kids can enjoy outdoor fun at the play park here equipped with climbing frames and swings, with a picnic area nearby to keep an eye on the little ones.
Keen anglers are just a stone's throw from the River Almond (permits are available onsite) or if you fancy a pedal, hire an electronic or push bike from the site.
What attractions are nearby Linwater Caravan Park?
Edinburgh's vibrant city centre is located just over a half hour drive away, or head to the bus stop a mile away taking you straight to the city. Admire the incredible views from the castle, take a tour of the city on an open top bus, and don't miss a visit to Edinburgh Zoo (8.6 miles) or the Palace of Holyroodhouse (13.1 miles).
Other attractions close by include:
*Five Sisters Zoo (7.4 miles) - meet meerkats, lemurs and more at this popular zoo with soft play areas and animal encounters.
*Beecraigs Country Park (12.1 miles) - nestled within the Bathgate Hills with a network of waymarked woodland trails and an abundance of wildlife, including red deer!
*Linlithgow Palace (12.5 miles) - wander the charming courtyard before heading into the palace, complete with great hall and superb views from Queen Margaret's Bower.
*Blackness Castle (13.3 miles) - featured in the series 'Outlander', with stunning scenery over the Firth of Forth.
Can I bring an awning, pup tent, or gazebo to Linwater Caravan Park?
An awning and gazebo me be brought free of charge. Sorry pup tents are not permitted.
Things to do on site and in the Edinburgh area
The peaceful location is perfect for those looking to stay on site, with river fishing available just a few hundred metres away (permits available at reception). The play park has plenty of space for the kids to run around, but you can also cycle off on an adventure with a hired bike or take Fido for a lovely stroll.
There is a bus stop just over a mile away that you can use to get to Livingston or Edinburgh and the site can provide you with a timetable if you need one. Alternatively the park and ride is 4 miles away, with free parking for all vehicles (including motorhomes) and a regular tram service to the city.
There's also a railway station at Kirkliston a mile from the site which has a direct line to Glasgow Central in under an hour and a bus stop just over a mile away that you can walk to for buses to Livingston or Edinburgh.
Top attractions nearby include:
Jupiter Artland (walking distance)
Edinburgh City
Linlithgow Palace
Blackness Castle
Livingston Designer Outlet
You can be at the Kelpies, Glasgow or the Falkirk Wheel within a 40 minute drive, while other attractions include the Pentland Hills Regional Park and Beecraigs Country Park.
The listing for Linwater Caravan Park was last updated on May 21st, 2024 at 6:08 AM