Countryside and wildlife
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park is a 220-acre Country Park in Mid Calder, offering woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas and seating and barbecue facilities (although booking for barbecues is essential). The Park's Visitor Centre also has an aquarium, audio/visual and classroom facilities, a function room and sells refreshments. The Ranger Service based at the Country Park arranges talks, school visits and summer events.
Contacts: The Ranger Service and Visitor Centre can be contacted on 01506 882254. Contact can also be made by e-mail on almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk .
Beecraigs Country Park
A one thousand-acre Country Park offering a wide range of recreational opportunities including trout fishing, a trout farm and a working red deer farm. Target archery courses, orienteering, pioneering, canoeing, kayaking, hillcraft, skiing, 5 day and weekend special interest courses, rock climbing, BBQ and picnic areas, trim course, woodland walks, play area and a caravan/camping site, restaurant with function room and a bar. There is a Countryside Ranger Service to assist the public in their enjoyment of the countryside. Activities, guided walks, environmental education, illustrated talks and summer events are on offer from the Ranger Service. The Park Centre offers advice, craft sales, trout and venison sales, booking service for facilities and activities, and refreshments and confectionery.
Contacts: The Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park, Nr Linlithgow, EH49 6PL. Tel. 01506 844516 Fax. 01506 846256 E-mail. mail@beecraigs.com or visit the official Beecraigs website (new window) .
Polkemmet Country Park
Polkemmet Country Park in Whitburn covers 169 acres and offers everything from a nine-hole golf course, driving range and bowling green, to play areas, trails and barbeque and picnic sites. The Country Park also has a Ranger Service (new window) which leads walks and activities.
Contacts: The Ranger Service and Visitor Centre can be contacted on 01501 743905. Contact can also be made by e-mail on polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk .
Traditional events
For a taste of the West Lothian – past and present – visit one of the annual events hosted by our traditional town centres.
Libraries
Not just books - DVDs, CDs and free Internet access. Something for all, from Storytime to local history.
Visit our country parks
West Lothian has three country parks each with its unique features and activities.