Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of West Linton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Linton, West, par. and vil. (ry. sta. Broomlee), in NW. of Peeblesshire - par., 23,256 ac., pop. 1117; vil., on Lyne Water, ½ mile NW. of Broomlee sta. and 15 miles (by road) SW. of Edinburgh, pop. 434; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank; was once known as Linton Roderick or Rutherick.