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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Central Scotland

Philpstoun

In or near Winchburgh.

Philpstoun — a village in scotland central.

Union Canal towards bridge ^40 - geograph.org.uk - 7130401

Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Linlithgow · 4.2 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

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Place summary

Philpstoun is a village located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rural setting and local community. The area offers a glimpse into village life in Scotland, with traditional architecture and nearby natural landscapes. Visitors can expect a quiet environment, typical of small Scottish villages.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9769, -3.5281
District
West Lothian
Postcode
EH49 6RA
Parliamentary constituency
Bathgate and Linlithgow
Nearest railway station
Linlithgow — 4.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Near Philpstoun - geograph.org.uk - 1518883📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

Pardovan Church, Main Street, Philipstoun

Pardovan Church, Main Street, Philipstoun — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
Minor road crossing Bridge 40 - geograph.org.uk - 7040722📷 5

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Union Canal Bridge No. 40

Union Canal Bridge No. 40 — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Seat along the Union Canal towpath - geograph.org.uk - 5070509📷 5

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal

Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Eastern edge of shale bing - geograph.org.uk - 7040764📷 5

Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

North Philpstoun Bing

North Philpstoun Bing — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 115 m.

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Eastern edge of shale bing - geograph.org.uk - 7040764📷 5

Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Philpstoun Bing North

Philpstoun Bing North — a hill or mountain in scotland central.

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Shale spoil bing in West Lothian - geograph.org.uk - 7960315📷 5

Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

South Philpstoun Bing

South Philpstoun Bing — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 113 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Philpstoun

Places to stay

Defibrillator, Beecraigs Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 6360140📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Beecraigs Country Park

Beecraigs Country Park — a campsite in scotland central.

Roadside signs - geograph.org.uk - 7114695📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Loch House Farm Cavavan Park

Loch House Farm Cavavan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Stump Puff Ball - geograph.org.uk - 543872📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Dundas Castle

Dundas Castle — a hotel in scotland central.

A90 south of the Forth Road bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2494514📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Dakota

Dakota — a hotel in scotland central.

The Queensferry Crossing - geograph.org.uk - 5638506📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

↗ hilton.com
Dunfermline Golf Club - geograph.org.uk - 5198091📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Keavil House Hotel

Keavil House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Free↗ keavilhouse.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Junction of A905 and A803 - geograph.org.uk - 3508596📷 5

Restaurants · Central Scotland

Champany Inn

Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.

Free↗ champany.com
St Michael's Wynd - geograph.org.uk - 7432499📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow

Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Sign for the Crown Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6842451📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow

The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Uphall, West Main Street - geograph.org.uk - 7147896📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall

Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Houses, Main Street Linlithgow Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7114715📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Bridge Inn

Bridge Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

B981 Inverkeithing - geograph.org.uk - 7764450📷 6

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Burgh Arms

The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

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Green field at Kinnochtry - geograph.org.uk - 5810653📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

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Woodside — a village in scotland highlands.

Grazing land at Glenreasdell - geograph.org.uk - 3717631📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

Whitehouse

Whitehouse — a village in scotland highlands.

Wreck in West Loch Tarbert - geograph.org.uk - 5443573📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

West Tarbert

West Tarbert — a village in scotland highlands.

Dark forestry near Kames - geograph.org.uk - 5769427📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

West Kames

West Kames — a village in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Philpstoun?
Philpstoun is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH49 6RA).
What is Philpstoun?
Philpstoun — a village in scotland central.
How do I get to Philpstoun?
The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH49 6RA.
How do I get to Philpstoun?
The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH49 6RA.