Almondell & Calderwood
Country Park

The Visitor Centre
Broxburn
01506 882 254

This was once the estate of Henry Erskine, brother of the 10th Earl of Buchan, which he set up as his country retreat in the 1790's. Alexander Nasmyth designed the bridge over the River Almond, which remains a feature of the park. There are woodland trails here to follow, river walks, picnic areas and bookable barbecue sites. The old stables and coach house have been converted into a visitor centre with displays on natural history, an aquarium and a ranger base with a programme of events and activities. Other interesting features of the park are a railway viaduct dating to 1881 and the canal feeder aqueduct, a cast iron bridge dating to 1823.

Park open all times all year
Visitor Centre:
Apr - Oct: 09:00 - 17:00
Nov - March 10:00 - 16:00
Closed for lunch 12:30 - 13:00

Free admission, with small charges for events
Tearoom and toilets, both with disabled access,
children's adventure play area
almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk

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