The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in West Lothian, Scotland

Based just outside Edinburgh, we provide guided walking tours of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow and Outlander filming locations day tours with true fans leading the tours. We provide a fun yet informative day out that all the family can enjoy. We host an Outlander inspired dinner show for groups throughout the summer months. Email us for more details.

A1 Paintball was established in 2002 with one goal in mind, to give our customers an open and honest paintball experience from start to finish and with no hidden extras. We provide only the very best and most comprehensive paintballing equipment and event management in the industry. With our central location (only 8 miles from Edinburgh City Centre) it makes us easy to find and helps access to all major roads, bus routes and train lines. Scotlands First 5 Star Scottish Tourism Paintball Venue

The Larder is West Lothian's first bespoke cook school. We offer a range of cookery classes for kids, adults and corporate clients.

A family-friendly museum on a peaceful riverside site with friendly farm animals, working watermill and interactive displays. Explore fields and woodland walks, join in daily demonstrations and activities, and let the kids go wild in playgrounds, pedal carts and trampolines. Take a trip by tractor, ride the narrow-gauge railway, explore the museum, or bounce around in the indoor soft play area. There is lots to see and do at Almond Valley indoors and out.

Linlithgow Palace is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. The magnificent ruin of a great Royal Palace set in its own park and beside Linlithgow Loch. A favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens from James I (1406-37) onward. Building work commissioned by James I, III, IV, V and VI can be seen. The great hall and chapel are particularly fine. James V (1512) and Mary Queen of Scots (1542) were both born here. Surfaces inside the Palace are mainly stone slabs and small cobbles in the courtyard. The ticket office, shop and courtyard are accessible to visitors with disabilities. More mobile visitors should be able to access the first floor which forms the main part of the property. Access is available to Linlithgow Loch and extensive peel (park).

Linlithgow Canal Centre is run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Boat Trips, Canal Museum, Tea Room, Charters and Self-drive Boat Hire. A great day out for the family! Located close to Linlithgow railway station. 1:00 to 4:30pm. Open weekends from 31st March until 30 September. Midweek 2nd July to 24th August. Canal Fun day Sunday 19th August from 1pm - 5pm ~ (Cardboard Boat Race starts at 3:00pm)

The Five Sisters Zoo offers a great value family day out for all the family. With over 120 different species from all around the world from bats to bears and lemurs to lynx everyone has their favourites. Daily handling sessions, keeper talks and feed the lemur sessions. School and groups are most welcome, group rates available. Please see the website for full details and admission charges. Open all year.