Bridgend, West Lothian Explained

Country:Scotland
Static Image Name:Bridgend Farm (geograph 3248773).jpg
Static Image Caption:Bridgend Farm
Coordinates:55.964°N -3.534°W
Official Name:Bridgend
Gaelic Name:Ceann na Drochaid
Label Position:left
Population Ref:
Area Total Km2:0.3059
Os Grid Reference:NT042755
Lieutenancy Scotland:West Lothian
Unitary Scotland:West Lothian
Constituency Westminster:Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Linlithgow
Post Town:LINLITHGOW
Postcode District:EH49
Postcode Area:EH
Dial Code:01506

Bridgend is a village which neighbours Linlithgow, in West Lothian, Scotland. It has a football team called Bridgend United. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 790.[1]

Bridgend was founded between 1885-86 to serve as housing for the Champfleurie Oil Works in Linlithgow before it's closure in 1902.[2]

Currently the town consists mostly of Council housing and is home to local amenities such as a primary school, community centre, and golf course.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bridgend. City Population De. 23 September 2021.
  2. Web site: Bridgend from The Gazetteer for Scotland . 2024-09-14 . www.scottish-places.info . en-gb.