West Linton
| West Linton | |
|---|---|
Old Toll House and St Andrew's Church, near the village centre | |
West Linton Location within the Scottish Borders | |
| Population | 1,920 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NT152515 |
| • Edinburgh | 16 miles (26 km) |
| Civil parish |
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| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WEST LINTON |
| Postcode district | EH46 |
| Dialling code | 01968 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
West Linton (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Linne Ruairidh) is a village and civil parish in southern Scotland, on the A702. It is in the county of Peeblesshire (also known as Tweeddale) and the Scottish Borders council area. Many of its residents are commuters, owing to the village's proximity to Edinburgh, which is 16 miles (26 km) to the north-east. West Linton has a long history, and holds an annual traditional festival called The Whipman Play.