Whim Hall Care Home
Care home in West Linton, Scottish Borders
Operated by St Philips Care
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Whim Hall Care Home is housed in an 18th-century manor house in West Linton, Scottish Borders, built by the Duke of Argyll. It stands in 20 acres of woodland, with seated areas in the gardens where residents and relatives can relax outdoors. The home has 44 registered beds across two units. Tweed Unit is purpose-built and provides dementia care for 22 frail older residents, while Whim Unit offers residential care in self-contained flats that encourage everyday life skills. Residents have en suite bathrooms, and the home has recently added chickens, an allotment and a recycling bin.
The Care Inspectorate graded how well residents' wellbeing is supported as Very good, and care planning, the setting, the staff team and leadership as Good.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
420 recorded crimes in the Tweeddale West ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
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Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Whim Hall Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is West Linton Medical Practice, 3.5 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in West Linton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Broomhill Day Centre Penicuik
To provide day care for the socially isolated and often housebound elderly in our community. We provide transport, meals, activities, advice and advocacy. We work alongside health and social work…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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