Country: | Scotland |
Static Image Name: | Longridge Kirk (geograph 2757575).jpg |
Static Image Caption: | Longridge Kirk |
Coordinates: | 55.843°N -3.678°W |
Official Name: | Longridge |
Label Position: | top |
Population Ref: | |
Os Grid Reference: | NS949623 |
Lieutenancy Scotland: | West Lothian |
Unitary Scotland: | West Lothian |
Constituency Westminster: | Livingston |
Constituency Scottish Parliament: | Almond Valley |
Post Town: | BATHGATE |
Postcode District: | EH47 |
Postcode Area: | EH |
Dial Code: | 01501 |
Longridge is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. In 2001 the population was 650, with 92.77% of those born in Scotland and 4.31% born in England.[1] Since then 3 new streets have been built in Longridge bringing the population to over 910.[2] Despite its small size Longridge has a thriving community with an active community association running events that are very popular with the surrounding villages.
The village has a primary School and nursery with a total of around 100 children. It also has a full sized football pitch that is used by various local teams.
In 1856 the village, then known as Langrigg, had a population of 225, it had a library and a post office, and the economy of the area had improved with the discovery of blackband ironstone, known as Crofthead.[3]
Two Longridge railway stations briefly served the village in the mid 19th century.