Champany Inn sits in the heart of the Scottish countryside, perfectly positioned between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Close enough to reach by train or car for dinner, far enough away to feel like a true escape. That’s the point. This is destination dining.
Asked where to find the best steak near Edinburgh or Glasgow, many locals and visitors point to Champany in Linlithgow.
What makes the journey worthwhile?
People travel from Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Central Scotland to Champany because we do steak properly: Scotch beef hung, butchered and charcoal-grilled on the premises.
John Lanchester of Esquire Magazine said, “The best steak I’ve ever eaten is served at the Champany Inn outside Linlithgow in Scotland.”
Furthermore, a 17th-century dining room with real character, a serious wine list curated over four decades. And if you’d like to stay, fourteen elegant bedrooms complete the experience. Come for dinner. Stay the night. Or both.
From Edinburgh.
20 Minutes to Character
From Edinburgh Waverley Station, the journey to Champany takes under 20 minutes by direct train.
Alight at Linlithgow Station — a pleasant market town where the palace looks down on Georgian architecture. From there, a short taxi ride (approximately 5 minutes) brings you to Champany Corner.
For those driving, it’s a straightforward 25 minutes from Edinburgh city centre via the M9 or the A904 — just enough time to leave the city behind and settle into countryside mode.
The result? You’ve gained a world away from the bustle, but without the long drive.
From Glasgow.
35 Minutes to Something Special
Glasgow is 35 minutes away by regular train service. Take any Glasgow Queen Street service towards Edinburgh, and alight at Linlithgow Station.
For drivers, the M9 motorway makes Glasgow accessible in roughly 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
This makes Champany a compelling option: far enough from the city to feel like an occasion, close enough to be genuinely accessible.
Flying Into Edinburgh?
You’ve Found Your Hotel
Edinburgh Airport is around twelve minutes away by taxi (depending on traffic)—making Champany the ideal base for visitors arriving by air who want something special beyond the typical airport hotel experience.
You arrive, collect your luggage, take a short taxi, and you’re here. Settle into one of our fourteen elegant bedrooms, with a world-class restaurant on the premises and a wine cellar to explore.
No need to head into the city. No need to compromise. This is where you come to unwind.
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But Here’s Why You’ll Come Back
Over forty years, the Davidson family has built something rare: a restaurant that feels like home the moment you walk in, yet delivers world-class dining.
Yes, there’s Scotch beef—hung, butchered and charcoal-grilled on the premises. Yes, there’s a wine cellar that took forty years to build. Yes, the service is the kind of warm Scottish hospitality you always remember.
But there’s something else. The authentic 17th-century restaurant and courtyard. The Champagne Bar. The sense that you’ve arrived somewhere with its own character. A place with soul.
If you’d like to extend the escape, fourteen elegant bedrooms await. A Scottish breakfast cooked to order. A peaceful overnight in the countryside.
Champany isn’t just a restaurant you drive past on the way to somewhere else. It’s a destination.
Flying Out from Edinburgh?
If you are flying home from Edinburgh Airport, Champany is an ideal place to stay the night before you travel.
Stay with us, dine with us, and enjoy one final evening of great Scottish hospitality before your journey home.
Make your last night in Scotland your best night in Scotland.
With Edinburgh Airport around twelve minutes away by taxi (depending on traffic), you can enjoy a relaxed dinner, a proper night’s sleep, and a calm start to your departure day.
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How to Get Here
By Car
From Edinburgh: Take the A904 towards Falkirk. Allow 25 minutes.
From Glasgow: M9 motorway towards Edinburgh. Exit at Linlithgow. Allow 40-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Champany has ample car parking.
By Train
Edinburgh Waverley to Linlithgow: Direct trains run regularly throughout the day (approximately 19 minutes). From Linlithgow Station, a short taxi ride (5 miles) brings you to Champany.
Express Taxis: +44 1324 622100
Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow: Regular service (approximately 35 minutes). Same taxi arrangement from the station.
By Air
Edinburgh Airport is around twelve minutes away by taxi (depending on traffic). This makes Champany an excellent option if you’re flying in from further afield and want a true Scottish dining destination without staying in the city.
Local Taxi Services
Express Taxis
Telephone: +44 1324 622100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Champany close to Edinburgh Airport?
Yes. Champany is around twelve minutes from Edinburgh Airport by taxi, depending on traffic, making it an ideal place to stay before or after a flight.
Is Champany a good airport hotel for Edinburgh?
Yes. Champany offers a calmer, more characterful alternative to a typical airport hotel, with elegant bedrooms and a proper restaurant just outside Edinburgh.
Can I travel to Champany from Edinburgh by train?
Yes. Take a direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Linlithgow, then a short taxi ride to Champany.
Can I travel to Champany from Glasgow by train?
Yes. Glasgow Queen Street has regular trains to Linlithgow, and from there it is a short taxi ride to Champany.
Why do people travel to Champany for steak?
For over forty years, the Davidson family has focused on doing steak properly: specially selected Scotch beef is hung, butchered and charcoal-grilled on the premises by our own in-house butcher and experienced chefs. That consistency and craft is why people travel from Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Central Scotland for steak at Champany.
Is Champany a good place to stay before flying out of Scotland?
Yes. Champany is ideal for a final night in Scotland: a relaxed dinner, a comfortable room, and a short journey to Edinburgh Airport the next day.