New homes near Winchburgh

Winchburgh is a highly desirable commuter village situated just over half an hour from Edinburgh. Set within the charming West Lothian countryside, it is a 15-minute drive from Broxburn, Linlithgow, and Livingston. The area has undergone major development in the last decade to introduce new schools, transport links, and leisure facilities, so it’s perfect for anyone looking to settle down in a rapidly growing, well-connected area.

Winchburgh has a range of local amenities including shops, cafes, and a pharmacy, with more retail options, including the Parkway Retail Square in Livingston, just a short drive away. 

Regular bus routes through the village provide connections to Edinburgh, Livingston, Broxburn, Kirkliston, and Linlithgow. Nearby Linlithgow station offers direct rail services to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and a new train station is set to be built in Winchburgh town centre to improve local connections with the two cities. Edinburgh Airport is also less than 15 minutes away by car.

For those who love the outdoors, the Union Canal provides a scenic walking route through Winchburgh, while the 85-acre Auldcathie District Park includes jogging loops, biking tracks and play areas. The 16th-century Niddry castle, once a refuge for Mary Queen of Scots, is a prominent local landmark overlooking the village.

The village is ideal for families, with the new Winchburgh Schools Campus comprising two secondary schools, Winchburgh Academy and Sinclair Academy, and a primary school. There are also further highly-regarded options in the area, including Linlithgow Academy.

If you can picture yourself living in Winchburgh, check out Miller Homes’ range of new builds in the area.