West Lothian (West Lothian (Wast Lowden, Lodainn an Iar) is a county of Scotland, once known as Linlithgowshire, situated on the southern bank of the Firth of Forth, midway between the city of Glasgow and Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.
The live webcams will show you splendid sites around West Lothian, a county rich with historical sites such as Linlithgow Palace in the charming town of Linlithgow, and Cairnpapple Hill. This site is a significant prehistoric area in Scotland and a superb viewpoint with vast views of the coast.
The county is for the most part rural, offering scenic areas with walks such as Bathgate Hills and Pentland Hills, with more than 100km of trails to explore. Other popular activities in West Lothian are golf, water sports such as sailing in Low Port Centre, boat trips on the Union Canal, as well as cycling along this waterway.
Livingston, the county’s administrative centre is a beautiful, modern town known as a great shopping destination, with attractions including Almond Valley Heritage Centre on a riverside setting featuring a working watermill with a museum, farm animals and more.
Population: estimated 183 thousand residents
Administrative centre: Livingston
Other major towns: Armadale, Bathgate, Broxburn and Uphall
Main attractions: Linlithgow Palace, Midhope Castle, Beecraigs Country Park, Polkemmet Country Park, Cairnpapple Hill, Torphichen Preceptory, Pentland Hills trails, Harperrig Reservoir & East Cairns Hill Walk
Nearest Airports: Edinburgh Airport (EDI - Edinburgh Airport; Port-adhair Dhùn Èideann); Glasgow Airport/ Glasgow International Airport (GLA - Glesga Airport; Port-adhair Eadar-nàiseanta Ghlaschu)
