Linwater Caravan Park
Linwater Caravan Park
4.85 /5
Linwater Caravan Park is an award winning family run site situated on farmland, 30 minutes outside of Edinburgh. Tents and tourers are welcome with a range of electric and fully serviced pitches, with the option of grass or hardstanding. Onsite you will find a small shop, dog walking area, WiFi and a play park. It is set by the Union Canal for fishing, with Almondell and Calderwood Country Park next door too. Open year round!
Winner of Best Caravan Park Central and Lowland Scotland in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
Onsite play park, dog walk, WiFi and shop, also located by the Union Canal for fishing
Award-winning family and dog friendly camping and touring site, 30 minutes from Edinburgh
Within a 20 minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo, Almond Valley and Midlothian Snowsports Centre
About Linwater Caravan Park
Located in the beautiful Scottish countryside just a 30 minute drive to the bustling city of Edinburgh, this site is a great choice for those after a getaway that it fun for all the family. With an onsite play park, dog walking area and shop there is something for everyone. Neighbouring the Union Canal, this site is also great for the budding fishermen out there! This site has even taken home the award of best campsite in Scotland at the Scottish Outdoor Leisure Awards. Enjoy large grass pitches, measuring 8m x 10m with 16 amp electric hook up. These are suitable for family-sized tents, caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents. Or opt for either electric hardstanding pitches, measuring 8m x 11m, or fully serviced hardstanding pitches. These both have 16 amp electric hook up whilst the fully serviced pitches also have water hook up and grey waste drainage. Both pitch types are suitable for caravans, motorhomes or campervans. The site is geared towards making your holiday a hassle-free one. A small shop can be found in reception selling essential groceries and camping items. For the little ones, there is an onsite play park with swings! If you're looking to explore the local surroundings, push and electric bikes can also be hired from the site. For the avid fisherman, the site is even next door to the River Almond and the Union Canal. There's even something for your pups with a fantastic dog walk at the back of the site! Up to two dogs are allowed per pitch. If you're after dinner al fresco, BBQs are allowed so long as they are raised off the ground. Open fires are not permitted. A range of holiday homes and lodges are also available onsite.
Linwater Caravan Park is open all year round in 2024 and 2025.
Facilities include an amenities block with privacy cubicles with sinks, toilets and urinals. There is also heated electric showers with changing areas.
A fully accessible washroom is available along with a separate family room which includes a bath tub, shower, baby changing area and hair dryers.
A dish-washing area and indoor camping kitchen is also provided, along with free WiFi.
Families will love the play park with climbing frame and swings. 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.
In reception you will find a small shop which sells basic groceries and toys. You can also purchase camping essentials like gas cannisters. The shop has also expanded to sell some vegan and vegetarian options like plant milk, sweets and pulses.
East Calder is a five minute drive away and offers all manner of shops and eateries.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
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
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 53 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
11 x Large Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Large grass electric pitches sized at 8m x 10m with 16 amp electric hook up. Suitable for family tents, caravans, motorhomes or trailer tents.
25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 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 6 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 ensuite 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 ensuite, 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.
4.85 /5
97%
would recommend
"Outstanding attention to detail"
Theresa D - Nov 2024
"Perfect location for exploring Edinburgh and beyond"
Joanne A - May 2024
"This site is one of the best sites in terms of facilities, cleanliness and a friendly reception"
Gary W - May 2024
"I wish I could give an 100 star rating"
Susan H - Apr 2024
"Best facilities we have ever seen ... Those bathrooms - wow!"
Susie Y - Feb 2024
Nice site, warm & clean toilets, nice staff
Recommends site
Ruth S
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A one night stay (actually on the10th as I had to change original booking) as I had a very early morning pick up at the airport. Easy booking, friendly and informative staff and a lovely, modern, clean and warm toilet/shower block. Information was sent by email before arrival which was handy. I will definitely come here again if I visit Edinburgh as I’m told it’s easy to go via park and ride into the city. Only 20 mins from the airport too.
Great little pitch
Recommends site
Shaun C
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When we arrived, reception was closed, so there was a little confusion on where to sign in but once that was resolved, it was a dream. Come and go as we pleased. Very clean and nice shower block. The limited interaction with staff was very positive. One thing to note is that it's very close to an airport, so if you're a light sleeper, the almost constant planes could disturb you. We didn't get a chance to use the park but it looked fun for kids. Definitely will consider staying here again if we ever go to Scotland again.
Polished perfection
Recommends site
Scott W
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Fantastic campsite! The nicest bathroom facilities I've ever had the pleasure to use. Only dropped 1 star for location, and that was only because the airport was a little noisy. But, I knew about the airport before booking, so I won't moan about that. A lovely quiet site, in a very rural part of Scotland. A walk or short drive to the stunning forth bridge and less than 8 miles from Edinburgh city centre. I will be returning, hopefully for more than just 1 night next time and possibly not in the middle of a storm.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Edinburgh area
There is 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
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.
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