Mid Calder is a small, charming village located in the West Lothian countryside, just 15 miles west of Edinburgh. It is located on a rounded hill next to the River Almond, surrounded by the Calder Wood. There is an abundance of walking trails in and around the village, and a variety of wildlife including birds, …
We were spoilt with the weather over the weekend, so the Haggis and I decided to do the Linlithgow Loch walk. Walking the circuit around this loch is one of my favourite things to do in West Lothian. It’s a flat, easy walk and has fantastic views of Linlithgow Palace from every angle Linlithgow Palace …
The Haggis and I were looking for new places to explore close to where we live in West Lothian, and we stumbled across this amazing hidden gem: the grounds at the House of The Binns. The House of the Binns is a 17th-century mansion set within 200 acres of sprawling parkland. The house itself is …
Wherever you are in the world, everyone has their own ideas and vision of Scotland – the welcoming cities, the mountainous highlands and our miles of golden sandy beaches. I would, however, imagine very few of you have put down ‘must visit West Lothian’ on your dream travel itinerary. This is the area I grew …