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AREA SPOTLIGHT

Transport
Part of West Lothian’s appeal is its positioning
in the Central Belt – it’s just 30 minutes from
both Edinburgh and Glasgow’s city centre. As
such, you can expect excellent commuter links
to both cities too.

The region is directly linked to motorways
Beecraigs Country Park including the M8 and M9, making driving across
the central belt a breeze, and there are frequent
bus services across the region too. If you prefer
Sport Outdoor to commute by train, there is easy access to The region’s top–rated restaurant is The
the train networks, with around 50 trains per
West Lothian is home to Scottish Premiership If you enjoy being in the great outdoors, West day departing for both Glasgow and Edinburgh Terrace, which is the training restaurant for
football team Livingston FC, with its ground at Lothian is an ideal place to call home, as it each day. West Lothian College’s cookery students –
the Tony Macaroni Arena. offers vast stretches of green space to revel meaning you could enjoy the food of future
in. In fact, two-thirds of the land across West Plus, living in West Lothian means you can Michelin star holders at a reasonable price.
Golf lovers can enjoy 13 challenging golf Lothian is agricultural, and contain significant enjoy the use of both Edinburgh and Glasgow
courses throughout the region, including watercourses including the River Almond and Airports when holiday time comes around. Other popular options include Stones Bar &
Bathgate Golf Club – home of two previous the Union Canal. There are several companies Edinburgh Airport is only a ten-minute drive Grill in Livingston, Chenzo’s Italian in Uphall,
Ryder Cup winners. offering canal boat trips along the Union Canal, away from Livingston, while you can reach and the charming Blackness pub The Lobster
making for a lovely day out! Pot, with a menu packed with fresh seafood.
Glasgow Airport in around 40 minutes.
There’s plenty of opportunities to get involved Bistro19 at Harburn Golf Club is great for the
in a wide range of sports across the area, with In terms of green spaces, West Lothian has three Food and Drink whole family, while Giannino’s is an elegant
clubs covering everything from swimming gorgeous country parks to enjoy. Beecraigs trattoria in Broxburn serving authentic Italian
and table tennis to triathlons, rugby, skiing, Country Park is the largest at over 900 acres, Whether you’re feasting with the family or dishes. Another option is The Hopetoun Bar
karate and fencing. nestled in the Bathgate Hills and providing searching for a place to indulge in fine dining, and Bistro in Bathgate which recently won
miles of woodland paths and trails, alongside West Lothian has plenty of restaurants and Restaurant of The Year in the South East
plenty of activities and facilities. There’s also bars to enjoy. Region at the Food Awards Scotland for 2024.
Almondell & Calderwood Country Park near
Broxburn, and Polkemmet Country Park near
Whitburn, both offering woodland and riverside
In terms of green spaces, walks in picturesque settings. Polkemmet also
includes an adventure play park and a nine-hole
West Lothian has three golf course.
gorgeous country parks to The Lobster Pot (credit: @thelobsterpot)
enjoy. Beecraigs Country Ideal for a family day out, Almond Valley
Heritage Centre has everything from farm
Park is the largest at over animals and woodland play spaces to indoor
900 acres, nestled in the soft play and an interactive museum. Animal Hopetoun Bar & Bistro (credit: @hopetounbarandbistro)
lovers will enjoy a trip to Five Sisters Zoo in West
Bathgate Hills... Calder (home to Scotland’s only cheetah), while Bistro19 (credit: www. bistro19.co.uk)
if you’re looking for something more peaceful,
the incredible sculpture garden, Jupiter Artland,
is a breathtaking place to walk and unwind.
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