What to do in Bathgate

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1. Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle, the oldest building in the city, sits high on a craggy volcanic rock just near the city center. During its history, which spans almost a thousand years, the stronghold has witnessed sieges, served as a military base and provided refuge for Scottish monarchs.
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Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

2. Royal Mile

Go for a sightseeing trip along the Royal Mile, a series of streets that forms the main artery of Edinburgh’s Old Town, the oldest part of the city. This ancient cobblestone route stretches from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It has been used by pedestrians for hundreds of years, and houses some of the city’s most fascinating old buildings.
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Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

3. OVO Hydro

The SSE Hydro, an iconic, elliptical building on the banks of the River Clyde, is one of the busiest concert venues in the world. The 12,000-seat arena fills up quickly, with fans gathering to see the high-caliber guests who perform here. Join the crowds to experience the electric atmosphere and to sing along with your favorite band.
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The SSE Hydro which includes mist or fog

4. Edinburgh Zoo

Escape to the Edinburgh Zoo for a few hours of animal-based adventures. Spread over an 82-acre (33-hectare) site, the zoo has a collection of more than 1,000 animals representing almost 200 species.
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Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

5. University of Edinburgh

Explore the campuses of the University of Edinburgh and soak up the academic atmosphere in its museums and galleries. Sights such as the quad of the Georgian Old College and the Gothic towers of New College on the Mound are iconic parts of the cityscape.
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University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

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Whitburn

Visitors to Whitburn enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Polkemmet Country Park is worth a stop.

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Blackburn

Notable for its restaurants, golf courses and spas, Blackburn is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Bathgate. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Five Sisters Zoo or Livingston Designer Outlet.

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Torphichen

While Torphichen isn't home to many top sights, Linlithgow Palace and Deer Park Golf and Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Torphichen

Day trip destinations from Bathgate