Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Kirkliston
Kirkliston — village west of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmeny · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kirkliston is located in central Scotland, with the postcode EH29 9DZ. The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, which is 4.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Kirkliston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,740 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village west of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9500°, -3.4000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kirkliston is a village and parish to the west of Edinburgh, Scotland, historically within the county of West Lothian but now within the City of Edinburgh council area limits. It lies on high ground immediately north of a northward loop of the Almond, on the old road between Edinburgh and Linlithgow (the B9080, now cut off by Edinburgh Airport), having a crossroads with the road from Newbridge to Queensferry and beyond to Fife (the B800). The B800 is variously named Path Brae, High Street, Station Road, and Queensferry Road as it passes through the town. The B9080 is named Main Street and Stirling Road as it passes through.
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Background
History
The ancient name of the town was Liston, may be derived from the Brythonic llys meaning court or manor, and the Old English tun meaning town or farmstead. Brythons would have been the earliest inhabitants of the area, with Angles later arriving from Northumberland. In the 13th century the name was recorded as Temple Liston, referring to the Knights Templar, who possessed the Barony of Liston at the heart of the parish. The prefix Kirk (church) first appears in the 14th century, after the Knights Templar had been disbanded and their lands given to the Knights Hospitaller. The Hospitallers are commemorated by the Maltese Cross in the arms of the community council, which were granted in 1991.…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9500, -3.4000
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH29 9DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Population
- 4,740
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmeny — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.legislation.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q239193 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkliston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kirkliston Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 554840.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Maitland Bridge, Kirkliston
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Breast Mill, Newliston Road, Kirkliston
Watermills · 0.4 km
Conifox
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Hall, Kirliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Kirkliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Kirkliston Churchyard
Cemeteries · 0.6 km
Hallyards Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint
Viewpoints · 1.2 km
standing stone 100m WNW of Lochend Farm
Windmills · 1.3 km
New Bridge, Newbridge Village
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Huly Hill, cairn & stone circle SW of Newbridge roundabout
Hill forts · 1.3 km
Kirkliston is a village in central Scotland with a population of 4,740. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,740
- Constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kirkliston
20 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Kirkliston →
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Cat Stane
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📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Kirkliston Churchyard
Kirkliston Churchyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Newliston
Newliston — building in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Planespotting viewpoint
Planespotting viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Conifox
Conifox — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Hallyards Castle
Hallyards Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Dundas Castle
Dundas Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Carlowrie Castle
Carlowrie Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kirkliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston
Kirkliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Hall, Kirliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston
Hall, Kirliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
New Bridge, Newbridge Village
New Bridge, Newbridge Village — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Maitland Bridge, Kirkliston
Maitland Bridge, Kirkliston — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · Central Scotland
Breast Mill, Newliston Road, Kirkliston
Breast Mill, Newliston Road, Kirkliston — category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village
War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Toolshed Tower, Carlowrie
Toolshed Tower, Carlowrie — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Craigie Hill
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Dundas Hill
Dundas Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Maitland Bridge, Kirkliston
Maitland Bridge, Kirkliston — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · Central Scotland
Breast Mill, Newliston Road, Kirkliston
Breast Mill, Newliston Road, Kirkliston — category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Conifox
Conifox — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Hall, Kirliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston
Hall, Kirliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kirkliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston
Kirkliston Parish Church, The Square, Kirkliston — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Kirkliston Churchyard
Kirkliston Churchyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kirkliston
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport
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📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Bridge Inn
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Places to eat & drink
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The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
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Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh
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📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
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📷 4Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Livingston Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkliston?
- Kirkliston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH29 9DZ).
- What is Kirkliston?
- Kirkliston — village west of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kirkliston?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH29 9DZ.
- Is Kirkliston free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkliston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkliston?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH29 9DZ.