A convenient base for visitors to Edinburgh who don't wish to stay in the thick of things, Livingston sits 15 miles to the west of the Scottish capital and its airport. This West Lothian shopping Mecca features the country's biggest indoor retail complex. The Livingston Centre, as it is known, offers a seemingly endless selection of stores, eateries and cafes, as well as a gym and a cinema. Across from this mall is a huge designer outlet featuring discounted gear along with further dining and entertainment options. Weary shoppers can recharge their batteries in Howden Park, to the town centre's north, or retreat to the comfort of Livingston hotels. Leisure activities are a major draw here, with everything from bowling to go-karting, swimming and golf offered locally. Getting to this town of 50,000 is easy via the M8 or by rail, with Livingston featuring two railway stations, one in the south and one in the north.

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