Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Winchburgh
Winchburgh — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laird's Halt · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Winchburgh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,040 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9581°, -3.4603°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Winchburgh is a town in Scotland. It is located approximately ten miles (sixteen kilometres) west of the city centre of Edinburgh, six miles (ten kilometres) east of Linlithgow and three miles (five kilometres) northeast of Broxburn.
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Background
History
There has been a settlement in Winchburgh for over one thousand years. Early spellings include Wincelburgh (1189); Wynchburghe (1377); from 'wincel' and 'burh' meaning 'Town in the nook or angle'. It is possible that it was named after the bend in the Niddry Burn that runs through the town. The early settlement was probably near to Niddry Castle. After the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, Sir James Douglas followed King Edward II and the remnants of his army to Winchburgh. Both sides rested at Winchburgh before riding on to Dunbar, where King Edward took ship for England. Auldcathie is an historic parish and ruined pre-reformation church that lies on the western edge of Winchburgh. In 1568,…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9581, -3.4603
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH52 6RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Population
- 3,040
- Nearest railway station
- Laird's Halt — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009920 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winchburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Winchburgh.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Winchburgh Community Garden
Gardens · 0.2 km
Bridge No. 32, Winchburgh, Union Canal
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Bridge No. 31, Winchburgh, Union Canal
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Winchburgh Shale Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Miners Remembrance Garden
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Winchburgh Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.4 km
Niddry Castle
Literary houses · 0.8 km
Bridge No. 33, Myre, Union Canal
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Bridge No. 30, Niddry, Union Canal
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Niddry Castle
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Greendykes Bing
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Greendykes Bing
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Winchburgh is a town in central Scotland with a population of 3,040. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,040
- Constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Winchburgh
57 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Winchburgh →
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Hopetoun House Mausoleum
Hopetoun House Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · Central Scotland
Shrine, St John Cantius and St Nicholas R C Church, West Main Street, Broxburn
Shrine, St John Cantius and St Nicholas R C Church, West Main Street, Broxburn — architectural structure in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Winchburgh Cemetery
Winchburgh Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Auldcathie Church
Auldcathie Church — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Staneyhill Tower
Staneyhill Tower — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
General Tam's Smoke House
General Tam's Smoke House — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Kents Cottage
Kents Cottage — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Central Scotland
Philpstoun House
Philpstoun House — a manor in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Winchburgh Community Garden
Winchburgh Community Garden — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Broxburn Community Museum
Broxburn Community Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
House of the Binns
House of the Binns — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Duntarvie Castle
Duntarvie Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Midhope Castle
Midhope Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Jupiter - Kirkhill Pillar Project
Jupiter - Kirkhill Pillar Project — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Winchburgh Shale Miners Memorial
Winchburgh Shale Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Miners Remembrance Garden
Miners Remembrance Garden — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Buchan Memorial Chapel
Buchan Memorial Chapel — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ecclesmachan Parish Church
Ecclesmachan Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St John Cantius and St Nicholas R C Church, West Main Street, Broxburn
St John Cantius and St Nicholas R C Church, West Main Street, Broxburn — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Pardovan Church, Main Street, Philipstoun
Pardovan Church, Main Street, Philipstoun — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Union Canal Bridge No. 40
Union Canal Bridge No. 40 — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Depot And Bridge No. 23, Drumshoreland, Union Canal
Depot And Bridge No. 23, Drumshoreland, Union Canal — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No.35, Union Canal
Bridge No.35, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 31, Winchburgh, Union Canal
Bridge No. 31, Winchburgh, Union Canal — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Winchburgh Community Garden
Winchburgh Community Garden — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 32, Winchburgh, Union Canal
Bridge No. 32, Winchburgh, Union Canal — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 31, Winchburgh, Union Canal
Bridge No. 31, Winchburgh, Union Canal — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Winchburgh Shale Miners Memorial
Winchburgh Shale Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Miners Remembrance Garden
Miners Remembrance Garden — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Winchburgh Cemetery
Winchburgh Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Winchburgh
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Linwater Caravan Park
Linwater Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Norton House Hotel
Norton House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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.
📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Burgh Arms
The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, 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.
📷 4Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Livingston Inn
Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winchburgh?
- Winchburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH52 6RL).
- What is Winchburgh?
- Winchburgh — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Winchburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Laird's Halt, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH52 6RL.
- Is Winchburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Winchburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winchburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Laird's Halt, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH52 6RL.