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about west linton
Eating Out
For eating out we have many good restaurants a short drive away. In West Linton there is the local village pub for a relaxed dining experience, as well as a quaint Bistro serving mostly fresh, local produce.
The Whipman Festival The Whipman is the annual summer festival that is held in West Linton every year, and is one of the oldest festival's to be held in the Borders.
It runs from the Friday before the first Saturday in June and finishes the following Saturday. The Whipman Play Society formed way back in 1803 by young, local men to help its members get rid of any illnesses and hardship within the community. It is tradition that a local man is elected to the office of "Whipman" and it's then down to him to select a "Lass". They will be the representatives of the village throughout the year ahead at all the other festivals in the Borders.
During the celebrations there is a ceilidh for all to enjoy and the day after a Ride Out, where up to 100 horses introduce Whipman to the area, after which there is a week full of events held in the village such as the annual sports day on the village green.
It guarantees a fun time for everyone and well worth a visit!
In the centre of West Linton you will find the village green though which the river Lyne runs. From here you can enjoy a coffee in the quaint local tea room and peruse the characterful shops and local amenities to be found in the village.
The Whipman Festival The Whipman is the annual summer festival that is held in West Linton every year, and is one of the oldest festival's to be held in the Borders.
It runs from the Friday before the first Saturday in June and finishes the following Saturday. The Whipman Play Society formed way back in 1803 by young, local men to help its members get rid of any illnesses and hardship within the community. It is tradition that a local man is elected to the office of "Whipman" and it's then down to him to select a "Lass". They will be the representatives of the village throughout the year ahead at all the other festivals in the Borders.
During the celebrations there is a ceilidh for all to enjoy and the day after a Ride Out, where up to 100 horses introduce Whipman to the area, after which there is a week full of events held in the village such as the annual sports day on the village green.
It guarantees a fun time for everyone and well worth a visit!
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WALKING
There is a long tradition of walking in the Pentlands, and a great network of paths to be found. Sculpted by glaciers and water, then shaped by people over thousands of years.
The Pentland Hills are a haven for everyone.
With around 10,000 hectares of countryside and over 100km of paths, there is plenty of space to escape and relax. Walking, horse riding, cycling, orienteering, as well as fishing, can all be enjoyed within the Regional Park.
From the top of the hills you can see as far afield as Ben Lomond, the Borders and across the Firth of Forth.
Guests can access many lovely walks directly from the house through the surrounding countryside, including an old Roman road which you can stroll along running from Carlops through to Dolphinton.
The Pentland Hills are a haven for everyone.
With around 10,000 hectares of countryside and over 100km of paths, there is plenty of space to escape and relax. Walking, horse riding, cycling, orienteering, as well as fishing, can all be enjoyed within the Regional Park.
From the top of the hills you can see as far afield as Ben Lomond, the Borders and across the Firth of Forth.
Guests can access many lovely walks directly from the house through the surrounding countryside, including an old Roman road which you can stroll along running from Carlops through to Dolphinton.
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CYCLING
There are a number of tracks through the Pentlands where responsible cycling is welcome.
Glentress to the South, is well known among keen cyclists, where a number of tracks of varying difficulty levels can be found.
Glentress and Innerleithen in the Tweed Valley have a huge reputation for some of the best mountain biking in the UK and beyond.
Glentress is probably the best mountain-biking centre in Britain, with brilliant trails of all grades, a convenient cafe, a bike shop with bike hire, changing and showering facilities, and a great atmosphere.
Innerleithen, situated just a few miles South- East of Glentress, is quite different from its better known sister - away from the hustle and bustle, it's a venue for the more experienced rider.
Glentress to the South, is well known among keen cyclists, where a number of tracks of varying difficulty levels can be found.
Glentress and Innerleithen in the Tweed Valley have a huge reputation for some of the best mountain biking in the UK and beyond.
Glentress is probably the best mountain-biking centre in Britain, with brilliant trails of all grades, a convenient cafe, a bike shop with bike hire, changing and showering facilities, and a great atmosphere.
Innerleithen, situated just a few miles South- East of Glentress, is quite different from its better known sister - away from the hustle and bustle, it's a venue for the more experienced rider.