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Linnhous

Built in 1589, Linnhous was originally an L-shaped tower house, but was added to in the early 17th century with an L-shaped extension, forming a U-plan house around a courtyard.

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Alternative names for Linnhous

Burnbrae; Lennos; Linhouse; Linnhous Tower; Linnhouse

Where is Linnhous?

Linnhous is in the parish of Mid Calder and the county of Midlothian.

Grid reference: NT 06234 62962

Lat / long: 55.85071, -3.499258

OS Map for Linnhous

Pentland Hills (Penicuik & West Linton)
OS Explorer map 344

Directions to Linnhous

Enter a starting point

Weather at Linnhous

12°C
max 13°C / min 9°C

4km/h N
1031mb
88%
0%
05:50 18:26

Clear sky
Weather observed at West Calder at 03:06

References (websites)

Canmore

Castles near Linnhous

Ancient sites near Linnhous

Kaimes Hill fort

7.8km away

Gala Braes standing stones

10.0km away

Huly Hill barrow and standing stones

11.4km away

Lochend standing stone

11.6km away

Gormyre standing stone

12.8km away

Castlethorn fort

12.9km away

Castlethorn standing stones

12.9km away

Wester Yardhouses souterrain

13.5km away

Tantallen Hill (possible) (site of) souterrain

14.1km away

more ancient sites....

Pictish stones near Linnhous

Princes Street Gardens Class I symbol stone

21.5km away

Abernethy No. 2 Class III symbol stone

22.1km away

Abernethy No. 4 Class III cross shaft

22.1km away

Hawkhill Class III cross-slab

33.8km away

Tullibole Class III cross slab

37.8km away

Court Cave Class I rock carving

44.0km away

Doo Cave Class I rock carving

44.1km away

Jonathan's Cave Class I rock carving

44.5km away

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

44.5km away

more Pictish stones....

Pictish sites near Linnhous

Borland silver chain

16.8km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

17.5km away

Whitlaw silver chain

46.0km away

Haddington silver chain

46.4km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

49.8km away

Traprain Law silver chain

53.4km away

Norrie's Law hoard

56.4km away

Hoardweel silver chain

72.5km away

Dunnicaer fort

147.1km away

more Pictish sites....

Cafés, restaurants & bars near Linnhous

Premier Inn Livingston (M8, Jct3)

hotel, restaurantLivingston

7.3km away

Premier Inn Livingston (Bathgate)

hotel, restaurantLivingston

8.4km away

Macdonald Houstoun House

hotel, restaurant, barUphall

8.4km away

Best Western Hilcroft Hotel

hotel, restaurant, barWhitburn

10.9km away

Norton House Hotel & Spa

hotel, restaurant, barEdinburgh

11.6km away

Hostival – Carnival Camp

hostel, campsite, barEdinburgh

12.9km away

Premier Inn Edinburgh Park (The Gyle)

hotel, restaurant, café, barEdinburgh

14.8km away

Premier Inn Edinburgh (South Queensferry)

hotel, restaurantEdinburgh

16.0km away

Craigie’s farm deli and café

caféSouth Queensferry

16.4km away

Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport (Newbridge)

hotel, restaurantEdinburgh

16.5km away

more food.... / more drink....

Linnhous

Alternative names for Linnhous

Where is Linnhous?

OS Map for Linnhous

Directions to Linnhous

Weather at Linnhous

References (websites)

Castles near Linnhous

Murieston Castle

Broadshaw (site of)

Harburn (site of)

Cairns Castle

Castle Greg (possible) (site of)

Alderstone House

Calder House

East Colzium

Ormiston Castle (site of)

Ancient sites near Linnhous

Kaimes Hill fort

Gala Braes standing stones

Huly Hill barrow and standing stones

Lochend standing stone

Gormyre standing stone

Castlethorn fort

Castlethorn standing stones

Wester Yardhouses souterrain

Tantallen Hill (possible) (site of) souterrain

Pictish stones near Linnhous

Princes Street Gardens Class I symbol stone

Abernethy No. 2 Class III symbol stone

Abernethy No. 4 Class III cross shaft

Hawkhill Class III cross-slab

Tullibole Class III cross slab

Court Cave Class I rock carving

Doo Cave Class I rock carving

Jonathan's Cave Class I rock carving

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

Pictish sites near Linnhous

Borland silver chain

Todholes (possible) silver chain

Whitlaw silver chain

Haddington silver chain

Whitecleugh silver chain

Traprain Law silver chain

Norrie's Law hoard

Hoardweel silver chain

Dunnicaer fort