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Linwater Caravan Park
West Clifton
Edinburgh
East Calder
Lothian (Browse area)
EH53 0HT
Tel: 0131 3333326
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Pitches: 60
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: October 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Gm0hcq |
14 reviews from this member |
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 Just spent a delightful weekend at Linwater. Well signposted from the Newbridge Roundabout and good easy road (although busy during the working week)to access the site.
Owner could not have been more helpful or friendly, one of the best receptions to a site I have ever had. Small office/shop is open from 0800 to 2100 and owner only to happy to come and assist. The site will provide milk, rolls and papers if required, need to advise the night before.
The Calders (East and West) are only a short drive and there is a good range of small shops, pubs and take-aways should you not want to cook.
Facilities excellent, very clean toilet and shower blocks.
Easy access for Edinburgh, if you don't want to drive all the way into the city then you have a choice of two park and ride facilities, one near to the airport and the other at Hermiston Gate, adjacent to the A71.
I would highly recommend this site and whilst only living in Perth will be back the next time I am spending time in Edinburgh. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sullivan2007 |
26 reviews from this member |
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This is the friendliest site we've ever been to. Nice and small; brilliant shower block; tent pitches with EHU big enough for an Outwell Nebraska XL.
Only downsides are the noise and the washing up area. I worry that if the wind changed direction, there wouldn't be enough shelter when washing your pots. The noise comes from the planes (though you do get used to them and they're great fun for an almost-2-year-old plane spotter) and that blasted cockerel far too early in the morning! After you get over the initial shock awakening and realise that there isn't a small child being tortured in the next field, it isn't that bad - didn't bother me at all the next morning.
Highly recommended. We will be returning next year, possibly childless for one night to see the Tattoo & staying in one of the 'timbertents'.
Local attractions include a large climbing arena down the road. The site is also in a great position for visiting Murrayfield or the Zoo (don't miss the penguin parade at 2:15!).
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kaki |
1 review from this member |
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What a super little campsite. Jean, the owner is very friendly and helpful and keeps everything in the site ticking over and in great condition.
You would never know that the site is so near the airport and the location is perfectly placed just outside the city of Edinburgh.
Services and amenities are second to none and there are great pitches available. Traveling with young children, toilet and showering facilities are very important to us and we were not disappointed with a spotless and modern shower block.
Staying here was a pleasure for us and we would like to thank Jean for her hospitality. We look forward to returning soon.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jaydee55 |
10 reviews from this member |
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Brilliant site - the best I have been to for a long time. Jean (the owner) couldn't be more helpful. We were on our way home from Devon and she kept a pitch for us even though we weren't sure which day we were arriving.
Site is level with a choice of grass or hard standings and the toilet block is spotless with domestic style shower cubicles.
I wish all sites were like this! We will be back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: MrsMac |
3 reviews from this member |
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Great family campsite with some of the best bathroom facilities I've seen in years. Good value site with no extra charge for awnings or dogs. Site has about 60 pitches majority if not all with hookup. Small secluded camping area and 2 timber tents available. Nice sandpit for children young and old. It kept out 13 year old and his pal entertained for hours !
This site is perfect as a base to explore the Edinburgh & surrounding area and only a short journey to the North of England. There is a wee shop on site selling sweets,juice and things for the kids you can order papers rolls milk etc for delivery from 8am the following day.
Jean is an ever smiling host and is genuinely interested in her visitors.
I loved that the site was so nice and quite, no need for "keep the noise down" signs here. Even the proximity was not a problem, the kids enjoyed trying to identify the planes.
Lovely clean level site. Would recommend it to anyone.
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: J2b1m |
2 reviews from this member |
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Found site very friendly and easy to find. Camp site was lovely and clean, you were made to feel welcome and they were helpful and told you how to get to places and which was the best route to take. Site is ideally place to use the park and ride at the airport . Will be going again
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: GOODCAMPER |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is one of the best sites we have came across, the facilities are perfect and the owner is very friendly and helpful. We have two kids and also took our dogs with us and they loved it, there are walks to the canal, to the counrty park etc and is a great base to explore the Edinburgh area. We will definitly be going back to Linwater sooner rather than later.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ski1382 |
2 reviews from this member |
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A truly fantastic little site. The site owner is very helpful and friendly. The site is flat, no leveling aids are required.
A lovely modern wash block which was clean at all times.
Only draw back (for some) was the proximity of the site to the airport, and dependent upon wind direction, the site is directly on the flight bath. However, we never noticed the aircraft at all once we went inside the van.
Located approx 10 miles outside the city centre, it is far enough away not to be affected by the trafic yet close enough to be convienient.
Would recomend it to anyone!
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sanhozay |
10 reviews from this member |
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A very pleasant, well organised site. Owner is very friendly and most helpful. The pitches are well laid out and there is plenty of space around them and in the centre of the site. Shower blocks a home from home, spotlessly clean and up to date. The only downside is the aircraft noise, which is to be expected so close to Edinburgh airport but there are a few flights during the night. It wouldn't put me off visiting again - ideal for trips into Edinburgh on the nearby park & ride.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Heppie02 |
1 review from this member |
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Fantastic time we had there. Site in very good order and clean. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Lots of good information on hand. Will hopefully return again soon if time permits. A very good park and ride system at Ingilston and very good value for a day out in Edinburgh. Also well worth a visit to the local village of Ratho and the Bridge Inn. Lovely kept grass areas and toilet facilities. A lot of effort put in by the team.
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: JennEd |
4 reviews from this member |
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This is an excellent site and we will definitely be back. The site itself is on a working farm and is very rural - lambs in the next field,and fresh eggs for breakfast, however it is only a few minutes from Edinburgh and Livingston.
The owner has printed details of the lovely scenic walks from the campsite. The tent area is separate from the caravans, sheltered and flat. There are only a few pitches but these are spacious.
The showers and toilets were immaculate and warm - in early May this was important. All round a great site.
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| Date of Visit: June 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Speirst |
2 reviews from this member |
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Excellent run site. Our first camp as a family and stayed for 2 nights. Very handy for walks along the canal and feeder streams. Shower block fresh, clean and well maintained, a must!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the owner most hospitable, friendly and accomodating.
The site is handy for the Hermiston Gate shopping centre as well as local parks.
One criticismn would be the aircraft noise which was noticable on one night. Wasn't a problem on the second night. Worth a visit
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| Reviewer: Hooch |
1 review from this member |
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June 2005
Just got back from a 2 night stay at Linwater, it was a last minute decision to go there and we didn't regret it. It's probably the best campsite we have been to. It's quiet, well kept, the showers are immaculate, the owner couldn't be more friendly, the walks are long but worth it (especially the one that ends at the canal side pub!) and there's even a herb garden you can use for cooking. We will definitely be going back.
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| Reviewer: Maryann h |
7 reviews from this member |
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April 2005
I cannot recommend this site enough. It is really spotless (the toilet/shower facilities are second to none) and well worth a visit. The owner is also very helpful and provides many things - these include the use of table and chairs and fresh herbs(free of charge). It is also very close to many tourist attractions or if you enjoy walking there are a couple of walks from the site itself. If you are looking for somewhere good to go try the Mining Museum it really is good. So if you would like somewhere handy for Edinburgh but with a rural setting then this is the place for you
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| Reviewer: Gail56 |
1 review from this member |
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May 2005
Just come back from 3 nights stay at Linwater, great site never seen such lovely bathrooms. No shop on site but can order paper, milk at reception. Also close to shops at East Calder and Livingston. Owner is very helpful and friendly felt like we were staying with friends. I have two young children who both loved the big sandpit and of course the lambs in the next field. Great big level pitches and well kept site.
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