Guidebook for Newbridge
Arts & Culture
An amazing experience for all the family to discover, take part in art creativity and wander round unique sculptures within stunning landscapes. Visit the website for more information.
107 locals recommend
Jupiter Artland
An amazing experience for all the family to discover, take part in art creativity and wander round unique sculptures within stunning landscapes. Visit the website for more information.
The most amazing climbing indoor climbing arena in the world! Just 15 minutes away or 25minutes walk along the canal tow path. Courses, climbing shop and cafe a a great space to be on a rainy day!
48 locals recommend
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
The most amazing climbing indoor climbing arena in the world! Just 15 minutes away or 25minutes walk along the canal tow path. Courses, climbing shop and cafe a a great space to be on a rainy day!
A unique piece of water engineering - a must see! allowing water craft to ascend from the Clyde into the Forth and Edinburgh canals.
115 locals recommend
The Falkirk Wheel
Lime RoadA unique piece of water engineering - a must see! allowing water craft to ascend from the Clyde into the Forth and Edinburgh canals.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great place to visit for a family adventure, where kids will love exploring creatures from below the sea. And it's only 20 minutes away over the Forth Road Bridge.
82 locals recommend
Deep Sea World
Forthside TerraceThis is a great place to visit for a family adventure, where kids will love exploring creatures from below the sea. And it's only 20 minutes away over the Forth Road Bridge.
A famous zoo and great for all the family and situated on a hillside. A great day out.
308 locals recommend
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdA famous zoo and great for all the family and situated on a hillside. A great day out.
Longest artificial ski slope in Europe. We can't always guarantee snow. Great views and a fun day out - floodlit at night. Just 20 mins on the Ediburgh by pass (a720) from Illieston.
42 locals recommend
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar RoadLongest artificial ski slope in Europe. We can't always guarantee snow. Great views and a fun day out - floodlit at night. Just 20 mins on the Ediburgh by pass (a720) from Illieston.
This is wonderful small museum which is well worth discovering. Illuminating stories of the famous Carron Iron Works, Roman Scotland and the Antonine Wall + two battle sites all close by
18 locals recommend
Callendar Park
This is wonderful small museum which is well worth discovering. Illuminating stories of the famous Carron Iron Works, Roman Scotland and the Antonine Wall + two battle sites all close by
Xcite Livingston
107 Almondvale PkwyA great place to swim and enjoy the slides when you've had enough shopping
Just beside us and can be reached by car, bike or on foot. Once an estate of the Earl of Buchan. Lovely wooded vale and walks. Must see the bridge and a visitor centre - refreshments and kids play.
10 locals recommend
Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
Just beside us and can be reached by car, bike or on foot. Once an estate of the Earl of Buchan. Lovely wooded vale and walks. Must see the bridge and a visitor centre - refreshments and kids play.
This is the best fun and exercise combined anywhere in Scotland. Just opened and the best place for those rainy day for children to have fun and exercise. The best thing its less than 10 minutes drive a way. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. check website for opening times.
JumpStation
This is the best fun and exercise combined anywhere in Scotland. Just opened and the best place for those rainy day for children to have fun and exercise. The best thing its less than 10 minutes drive a way. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. check website for opening times.
Everything Else
Scotland's international gateway and on the doorstep, relax knowing you are just 10 minutes away..enjoy your breakfast and our space for longer.....
164 locals recommend
Edinburgh Airport
Scotland's international gateway and on the doorstep, relax knowing you are just 10 minutes away..enjoy your breakfast and our space for longer.....
A brilliant hospital and A&E only 15 minutes away and we highly recommend the wonderful NHS doctors and staff who run it. (but we hope none of our guests need to visist of course!).
Radio Grapevine
Howden West RoadA brilliant hospital and A&E only 15 minutes away and we highly recommend the wonderful NHS doctors and staff who run it. (but we hope none of our guests need to visist of course!).
A famous historic House run by the National Trust and most importantly, Tam Dayell formerly local MP and more recently 'father of the House of Lords' and author of the 'West Lothian Question' resides.
7 locals recommend
House Of The Binns
A famous historic House run by the National Trust and most importantly, Tam Dayell formerly local MP and more recently 'father of the House of Lords' and author of the 'West Lothian Question' resides.
Sightseeing
Probably the most famous castle in the world it has history, majesty and is an architectural delight. Worth a half day visit what ever the weather.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillProbably the most famous castle in the world it has history, majesty and is an architectural delight. Worth a half day visit what ever the weather.
A true gem of a small Scottish coast town. Daily summer trips to Inchcolme Island, view the bridges old and new. Dine in the famous and delightful Hawes Inn (from Kidnapped and RL Stevenson fame).
114 locals recommend
Queensferry
A true gem of a small Scottish coast town. Daily summer trips to Inchcolme Island, view the bridges old and new. Dine in the famous and delightful Hawes Inn (from Kidnapped and RL Stevenson fame).
Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and James VI Scotland (James I England). The Stuart kings have been riding out to Illieston for many years so we recommend the palace and town to absorb the Stuarts.
85 locals recommend
Linlithgow Palace
KirkgateBirthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and James VI Scotland (James I England). The Stuart kings have been riding out to Illieston for many years so we recommend the palace and town to absorb the Stuarts.
This is an unbelievable walking area with sensational views of the Forth valley and the Scottish Borders. Aim for Flotterstone Car park with Pub and explore (weather gear and map a must.)
121 locals recommend
Pentland Hills Regional Park
This is an unbelievable walking area with sensational views of the Forth valley and the Scottish Borders. Aim for Flotterstone Car park with Pub and explore (weather gear and map a must.)
Another group of inviting hills to the north of Illieston (see Pentland hills to the south). Interesting places and sites to discover. A gem of a place is Dollar with its castle and famous schooi.
12 locals recommend
Ochil Hills
Another group of inviting hills to the north of Illieston (see Pentland hills to the south). Interesting places and sites to discover. A gem of a place is Dollar with its castle and famous schooi.
Torphichen Preceptory Historic Scotland
BowyettA fascinating historical building and history.
Canalside
CanalsideWhy not book a ride on the canal?
A fabulous and unique trip to visit the romantic Inchcolm island in the Firth of Forth open during the Spring-Summer.
24 locals recommend
Maid of the Forth
Newhalls RoadA fabulous and unique trip to visit the romantic Inchcolm island in the Firth of Forth open during the Spring-Summer.
A great place to see and stroll around the lovely anchorage where the River Almond meets the sea. Be careful not to get caught out by the tides but you can walk the causeway to the island.
124 locals recommend
Cramond Island
A great place to see and stroll around the lovely anchorage where the River Almond meets the sea. Be careful not to get caught out by the tides but you can walk the causeway to the island.
Food Scene
A sensational gastro pub and inviting local Inn, recently refurbished to a high standard. Enroute off the canal into Edinburgh. Just 10 minutes from Illieston by car.
18 locals recommend
The Bridge Inn
27 Baird RdA sensational gastro pub and inviting local Inn, recently refurbished to a high standard. Enroute off the canal into Edinburgh. Just 10 minutes from Illieston by car.
Shopping
Asda Livingston Supercentre
Almondvale SouthReputedly the largest Asda in Europe! open 24hrs and 15 mins drive away.
International shops and discounted merchandise on offer - in fact there are THREE stores joined up offering the best retail therapy between Glasgow and Edinburgh and yet just 15 minutes drive away.
50 locals recommend
Livingston Designer Outlet
Almondvale AvenueInternational shops and discounted merchandise on offer - in fact there are THREE stores joined up offering the best retail therapy between Glasgow and Edinburgh and yet just 15 minutes drive away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mentioned in the famous RL Stevenson story 'Kidnapped'. Cosy wood fired spaces and a lovely place for a meal or drink.
12 locals recommend
The Hawes Inn
7 Newhalls RdMentioned in the famous RL Stevenson story 'Kidnapped'. Cosy wood fired spaces and a lovely place for a meal or drink.