Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Mid Calder
Also known as: Caladar Meadhanach, Caladar Mheadhain
Mid Calder — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mid Calder is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,340 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8918°, -3.4810°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Mid Calder (Scots: Mid Calder; Scottish Gaelic: Caladar Mheadhain) is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. It is located on a steep hill overlooking the River Almond and Calder Wood, around 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The settlement has been on a major crossroads since its origin some time in the 11th century.
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Background
History
In the 14th century, during the Wars of Scottish Independence, Sir James de Sandilands distinguished himself in the wars against the English. For his services he was rewarded with a royal charter of his lands by David II of Scotland. James was well connected and married Eleanor, the only daughter of Sir Archibald Douglas, Regent of Scotland. The gift included extensive estates in what is now West Lothian, and the Barony of Calder. After the Reformation in 1560, Sir James Sandilands, the head of the Sandilands family, was created Lord Torphichen. Since 1348 the family seat has been at Calder House, near to the middle of the village. of Calder.]] For centuries a large part of the economy of…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8918, -3.4810
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH53 0AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Population
- 3,340
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4115 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mid Calder (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Calder House, Caladar Meadhanach 445972.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mid Calder War Memorial Arch
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Mid Calder Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
East Bridge, Mid Calder
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Calder House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Almond Park Heron Stone
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Almond Park Rose Stone
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Almond Park Ladybird Stone
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
East Calder Parish Church
Abbeys & priories · 1.0 km
St Cuthbert's Kirk
Historic houses · 1.0 km
East Calder
Villages · 1.1 km
Almond Park Oak Stone
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Scottish Veterans Garden City Association Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Mid Calder is a village in central Scotland with a population of 3,340. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,340
- Constituency
- Livingston
Things to see in Mid Calder
54 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Mid Calder →
📷 4Aqueducts · Central Scotland
Almondell Aqueduct
Almondell Aqueduct — navigable aqueduct in West Lothian, Scotland.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Calder House
Calder House — house in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
East Calder Parish Church
East Calder Parish Church — parish church in East Calder, West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Howden Park Centre
Howden Park Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Howden Rock Ramp
Howden Rock Ramp is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Mandela Bridge
Mandela Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Mid Calder Parish Church
Mid Calder Parish Church — church in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Historic shopping arcades · Central Scotland
The Centre (Livingston)
The Centre is the name of a shopping centre in Livingston, Scotland. Formerly known as 'Livingston Regional Centre' before becoming the more widely recognised 'Almondvale Shopping Centre'. It is (as o
Flagship📷 4Palaces · Central Scotland
Livingston Designer Outlet
Livingston Designer Outlet is the largest outlet mall in Scotland, and opened in October 2000 under the ownership of McArthur Glen as McArthur Glen Livingston Designer Outlet and sits opposite the pop
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Community sculpture
The Community sculpture in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Almondell Circuit
Almondell Circuit — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Comrie Circuit
Comrie Circuit — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Newliston Circuit
Newliston Circuit — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Blyth Bridge
Blyth Bridge — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Five Sisters Bridge
Five Sisters Bridge — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Oban Loop
Oban Loop — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · Central Scotland
Roman Camp No.7 Tunnel
Roman Camp No.7 Tunnel — a miniature railway in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
St Cuthbert's Kirk
St Cuthbert's Kirk — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
The Wee Museum of Memory
The Wee Museum of Memory — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Abstract
Abstract — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Community
The Community — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Windvane Family
The Windvane Family — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Symbiosis
Symbiosis — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Mid Calder War Memorial Arch
Mid Calder War Memorial Arch — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Mid Calder Parish Church
Mid Calder Parish Church — church in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
East Bridge, Mid Calder
East Bridge, Mid Calder — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Calder House
Calder House — house in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Almond Park Heron Stone
Almond Park Heron Stone — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Almond Park Rose Stone
Almond Park Rose Stone — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Mid Calder
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Linwater Caravan Park
Linwater Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
Campsites · Central Scotland
Hilly Cow Wigwams
Hilly Cow Wigwams — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Norton House Hotel
Norton House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Livingston Inn
Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mid Calder?
- Mid Calder is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH53 0AW).
- What is Mid Calder?
- Mid Calder — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Mid Calder?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH53 0AW.
- Is Mid Calder free to visit?
- Yes, Mid Calder is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mid Calder?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH53 0AW.