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Things to see in Livingston (United Kingdom): 60 places and when to go
Livingston is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 60 places in and around it, mainly Nature (35), Mountains (29), History (17). The best known are Linlithgow Palace, Cairnpapple Hill and Niddry Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.8761, -3.535
- Places
- 60 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (35) · Mountains (29) · History (17) · Architecture (6) · Temples (4) · Wildlife (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 13 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- East Cairn Hill, at 567 m.
What to see in Livingston
The places in and around Livingston, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Linlithgow PalaceRuined palace in West Lothian, Scotland, UK12 km
- Cairnpapple HillNeolithic henge monument7.9 km
- Niddry CastleCastle in West Lothian, Scotland, UK10 km
- Avon AqueductNavigable aqueduct between Falkirk and West Lothian, Scotland12 km
- East Cairn HillHill in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK11 km
- St Michael's Parish Church, LinlithgowChurch in West Lothian, Scotland, UK12 km
- Broxburn ViaductRailway viaduct near Edinburgh, Scotland9.3 km
- Byrehope MountHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK13 km
- Cap Law497m high mountain in Midlothian, Scotland, UK15 km
- CatstoneHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK14 km
- Cock RigHill in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK13 km
- Colzium HillHill in West Lothian, Scotland, UK10 km
- CraigengarHill in the United Kingdom12 km
- Darlees Rig448m high mountain in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK13 km
- Faw MountHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK15 km
- Grain HeadsHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK13 km
- Green LawHill in Midlothian, Scotland, UK14 km
- Harrows LawHill in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK13 km
- Henshaw HillHill in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- King SeatHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK14 km
- MealowtherHill in West Lothian, Scotland, UK11 km
- Mount MawHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK14 km
- Patie's HillHill in Midlothian, Scotland, UK15 km
- Spittal Hill526m high mountain in Midlothian, Scotland, UK14 km
And the other 36, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Torphichen Preceptory, Kirk of Calder, St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow
- Nature: Torweaving Hill, Wether Law, Dechmont Law, Jupiter Artland, West Cairn Hill, Cockleroi, Lamb Rig, Muckle Knock, Seat Hill, The Mount, Weather Law, Wolf Craigs, Hermand Birchwood, Linhouse Glen, Petershill, Tailend Moss
- History: Almond Aqueduct, Almond Castle, Almondell Aqueduct, Avon Viaduct, Linlithgow, Cairns Castle, Calder House, Haltoun House, Nasmyth Bridge, Ochiltree Castle, West Lothian, Bonnington House, Cottages and Stables, Union Canal, Woodcockdale, Pigeon Tower, Lawhead House
- Food and drink: Alechemy, Benriach Distillery, Falkirk Distillery
- Hiking: Cross Borders Drove Road (Harperrig to West Linton), River Avon Heritage Trail
When to go to Livingston
The best time to visit Livingston is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:20
- FebPossible9:17
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:53
- MayBest time16:01
- JunBest time17:16
- JulBest time16:44
- AugBest time14:50
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:04
- NovBetter not7:54
- DecPossible6:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. In April, 60 of the 60 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Livingston
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Edinburgh215 places21 km
- Dunfermline38 places22 km
- Lanark21 places28 km
- Peebles44 places32 km
- Stirling54 places38 km
- Pencaitland41 places40 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Livingston?
The best known: Linlithgow Palace, Cairnpapple Hill, Niddry Castle, Avon Aqueduct, East Cairn Hill. In all, 60 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Livingston?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44.
How do you get to Livingston?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 13 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Livingston as the destination and these 60 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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