Bathgate Travel Guide

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Bathgate Hills: Photograph of the Cairnpapple Hill burial cairn
Bathgate Hills: Photograph of the Cairnpapple Hill burial cairn
Wester Drumcross
Knock standing stones
Morning walk West of The Quarter farm
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £98 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£98
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,478 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £50 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£50
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,178 reviews)
Perfect stay for business, good parking. Breakfast excellent. Good WiFi.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

3 out of 5
1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
The price is £75 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£75
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,290 reviews)
Great place. Conveniently located by the airport.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
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The Vu Snugs

The Vu Snugs

2.5 out of 5
Ballencrieff Toll Bathgate Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Bathgate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Regal Community Theatre and Linlithgow Palace are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
The snug was immaculate however we were unable to regulate the heating. In spite of turning all visible controls off, the heat was unbearable to the point we had to open the door at 4am.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Vu Snugs
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,432 reviews)
The location was perfect. You are close to everything but also sort of tucked away at the same time. The room has everything you need. I will note that my bed was slightly more in the uncomfortable side. There was a hump in the middle of it and cause some slight pressure on my back with how I lay. ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (552 reviews)
Excellent. in all sense: clean, comfortable, easy check in and out. Want to remark Katherine warm and friendly attention and kindness at reception. Highly recomended.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,009 reviews)

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Royal Mile
Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland

Princes Street

4.5/5(628 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
Aerial view of Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn St, Edinburgh, VK

Murrayfield Stadium

4.5/5(181 reviews)

Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

Murrayfield Stadium
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4.5/5(204 reviews)

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.

Grassmarket

4.5/5(442 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Grassmarket

Things to do

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

£37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

£19
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

£45
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

£14
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

£32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
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Cities near Bathgate

Dechmont Law, Livingston, at sunset.
Photo by Taras (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Livingston

Callendar House which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Falkirk

A fascinating place to spend a day or two exploring the old industrial buildings and incredible riverside walk (Clyde Walkway).

Lanark

birthplace of mary queen of scots

Linlithgow

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