Local Area Guides
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Mid Calder
The Conservation village of Mid Calder is on the outskirts of Livingston and very popular with families and professionals alike. Within the village there are local shops, post office, a Primary School & Nursery, Play Parks and Public Houses/Restaurants. There is a regular bus service to Edinburgh, Livingston and other parts of West Lothian.
A much wider range of shopping facilities and amenities can be found within Livingston, The Centre, recently completed with various major shops and Designer Outlets. For those who commute by road the property is conveniently positioned for the A71 trunk road and access to the M8 Glasgow/Edinburgh motorway is also within easy reach. Rail services are available between Glasgow and Edinburgh from nearby stations at Livingston South, Livingston North and Kirknewton. Almondell Country Park is close by and offers various walks and cycle tracks. -
East Calder
East Calder is situated some 13 miles west of Edinburgh city centre and is well placed for those working within the Capital with a regular bus and rail link nearby. Alternatively, major road links including the A71 and M8 allow for ease of commuting West. East Calder has facilities to meet everyday needs including shops, health centre and Primary Schooling With Livingston having a plethora of facilities and amenities including The Centre, Multi screen cinema complex and swimming pool with the surrounding countryside allowing for outdoor pursuits. For those who commute by rail, services are available between Glasgow and Edinburgh from nearby stations at Livingston South, Livingston North and Kirknewton. -
Kirknewton
Kirknewton lies south of the A71 from Edinburgh to Livingston, and north of the A70 Edinburgh to Carnwath and Lanark. Much of the village stands back from the B7031, which links the two main "A" roads. The result is that Kirknewton has a surprisingly secluded feel; given it is only five miles from the Edinburgh bypass and three miles from the centre of Livingston. There is Railway Station which provides regular services to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Bus services are available every half hour to Edinburgh as well as to surrounding towns and villages. Nursery and primary schooling is available within the village and the High School is located in nearby Balerno. -
Broxburn
Broxburn is a thriving West Lothian town located just 8 miles west of Edinburgh City Centre. There are frequent bus services and a nearby main line rail link with the M8, M9 and M90 motorways allowing easy commuting throughout Central Scotland. Broxburn and neighbouring Uphall offer good shopping facilities including a library, swimming pool, sports centre and a number of golf courses. Livingston, which is only 3 miles away, provides an indoor shopping mall, a leisure pool and several sports centre’s. Almondell Nature Trail and Country Park is also in the area. -
Uphall
Uphall has its own local shops and restaurants, excellent health, primary school and recreational facilities including a golf course, Bowling Green and a fitness and leisure club with swimming pool at the nearby Houston House Hotel. Uphall Railway Station offering regular trains to Edinburgh and Bathgate. There is also an excellent bus service that links the town with Edinburgh and surrounding districts. Close by is Broxburn that benefits from a comprehensive variety of shops, restaurants, banks, a post office, secondary school, sports centre and a swimming pool. Nearby Livingston offers excellent shopping and entertainment facilities at The Centre which has been recently renovated and includes many of the High Street Stores. -
Kirkliston
Kirkliston is an excellent location for commuting to the City and throughout central Scotland, being within easy access of the Forth Road Bridge, the M8/M9 motorways, Edinburgh International Airport and the City Bypass. Amenities within the village include shops to meet everyday requirements, a Post Office, Health Centre, Dentist, Veterinary Surgery, Library, Leisure Centre, Church, together with Nursery and Primary schools which boast a fine reputation. Dundas Golf Course is within one mile and lovely walks may be enjoyed around the surrounding countryside. The picturesque and historic town of South Queensferry is approximately three miles away, with its harbour, marina and railway station at Dalmeny. -
Wester Inch
Wester Inch is a modern development of residential properties close to the heart of Bathgate. A Tesco supermarket is to hand, with the town’s centre offering a more traditional shopping experience, with its pretty high street offering a range of high street names within a central location. There is easy access onto the M8 bringing most areas of commerce along the central belt into commuting distance, while the local railway station has had the rail track to Edinburgh upgraded bringing both Haymarket and Waverley railway stations into a twenty minute journey time. Local amenities offer a diverse range of sporting, leisure and recreational facilities, from championship golf courses to swimming pools, to country parks, with bars and restaurants also to hand. -
Bathgate
Bathgate is a thriving and expanding West Lothian Town some 15 miles west of Edinburgh City Boundary offering a good quality of residential environment, very handy for a good range of life-enhancing amenities. The Town offers a wide and diverse range of local shops plus Supermarkets. Nearby Livingston offers The Centre with a huge range of national “High Street” type outlets. Bathgate has a popular Sports Centre with Pool and Fitness Suite. Golf is available both at Bathgate Golf Club and at Uphall. Several Country Parks are within easy reach, most notably at Beecraigs. Within the Town is a choice of Bars and Restaurants. Acclaimed Balbardie Primary school feeds to BathgateAcademy. And there are good Denominational Schools within reach. West Lothian College of Further Education is situated in Bathgate, with Oatridge College a little to the east at Uphall. Bathgate has its’ own Railway Station with regular services to Edinburgh. The line is soon to be extended west to Airdrie. Regular bus services take you to and from Edinburgh serving many parts of Lothian and beyond. The town is strategically placed for easy access to the Airport and the entire Central Scottish Motorway Network. -
Armadale
The popular West Lothian Village of Armadale is well within commuting distance of both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Armadale offers a good number of shops to cater for everyday needs, with a more comprehensive range available at adjoining Bathgate Further facilities can be found at Livingston which are both easily accessible by car or bus. Leisure wise the choice includes a number of restaurants and a swimming pool, and Armadale has its own primary school. An efficient public transport network operates throughout West Lothian and further afield. The M8/M9 motorway networks ensure swift and easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow and the central belt. -
Whitburn
Whitburn has facilities to meet your everyday needs including shops, schools, supermarkets, banks and health centre with the surrounding towns of Bathgate and Livingston both providing many additionalamenities. Alternatively, a number of major trunk roads including the M8, A706, and A705 allowing for ease of travel into Edinburgh, Glasgow or over the Forth Road Bridge into Fife. -
Stoneyburn
Stoneyburn has a good range of local amenities including a Post office, chemist, Health Centre and shops catering for everyday necessities as well as its own primary school. Excellent bus services link to nearby Livingston which boasts a superb and rapidly expanding shopping centre/retail park. With train stations at Breich and West Calder (Glasgow/Shotts/Edinburgh line), regular bus services and easy access to both the M8 and A71, Stoneyburn is well placed for commuters travelling to either Edinburgh or Glasgow. -
Fauldhouse
Fauldhouse is a small community and offers local amenities within easy walking distance and provides ample local shopping. The local primary school is close by with secondary schools a short bus journey away. Fauldhouse Golf Course is also a few minutes away. There are ample other local facilities whilst Bathgate and Livingston are all within easy travelling distance and offer an extensive range of amenities. The commuter is well catered for with motorway, trunk roads and a rail link offering rapid transport to Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow and throughout central Scotland. -
West Calder
West Calder is a popular West Lothian village located close to Livingston on the A71 and, as such, is within comfortable commuting distance of both Edinburgh and Glasgow (19 and 26 miles respectively). There is also an excellent main line rail link within the village and a park and ride at Hermiston Gait. Edinburgh International Airport is approximately 14 miles away and Junction 3 of the M8, linking both Glasgow and Edinburgh, only 3 miles. West Calder itself has a good range of local shops and services and offers both primary and secondary education. Neighbouring Livingston has an excellent shopping centre and also offers theatres, cinemas, a leisure pool and football stadium. There are golf courses at Harburn, Deer Park and Dalmahoy (which also has a spa and gym). Equestrian centres, fishing, hunting and hill walking are all available nearby. -
Blackridge
The village of Blackridge lies some 3 miles west of Armadale and has shops, health centre and local Primary school to meet everyday needs. Armadale has a good variety of shops within the town with more extensive shopping facilities available in nearby Bathgate and Livingston. A regular bus service runs to and from Edinburgh city centre and the surrounding areas with the property ideally placed for the M8 motorway, this provides for easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Recreational needs more than adequately catered for by way of golf courses and local swimming pool with the surrounding countryside allowing for leisurely walks. -
Westfield
Westfield is just on the southern boundary of Avonbridge, a charming rural village some 5 miles north west of Bathgate. Nearby Armadale provides a variety of useful local shops with Falkirk and Bathgate offering a much wider choice including Supermarkets. The local Primary School is Westfield which feeds to Armadale Academy. The area is very well served with links to the Central Scottish Motorway Network, Edinburgh Airport etc. -
Torphichen
Torphichen is an historic and pretty village situated approximately 2 miles from Bathgate and 3 miles from Linlithgow town centres. Clustered around a village green there are amenities to meet everyday needs including a post office, Primary School, Kirk and local inn with additional facilities available within Bathgate town centre. A wide range of outdoors pursuits can be found at the nearby Beecraigs Country Park. The property is also well placed for the commuter with a number of major access roads allowing for ease of movement out with the area. Rail links from Bathgate and Linlithgow provide easy travelling to Edinburgh and Glasgow. -
Livingston Village
Livingston Village is a sought after residential district, forming part of the established town of Livingston. Noted for its central location and excellent transport links to many other areas of commerce by either road or rail within the M8 corridor, the town is also noted for its extensive shopping facilities at The Centre. There are good schools and further educational amenities both within the town and further along the A71 towards Edinburgh, Herriot Watt has a purpose built campus. From championship standard golf courses to health and country clubs, from country parks and trout lakes there is something for almost everyone. -
Livingston
The town of Livingston lies some 14 miles west of Edinburgh city centre and is well placed for those commuting on a daily basis with a regular railway link available from Livingston South & Livingston North Railway Station’s. Alternatively, major access roads including the A71 and M8 allow for ease of travel out with the area. Within the immediate vicinity there are a wide range of amenities and facilities to meet everyday needs including shops, supermarkets, popular schools at both Primary and Secondary levels, sports centre’s, health centre’s, multi screen cinema complex. The heart of Livingston is where The Centre is located, recently completed with many of the major ‘high street’ stores available. An abundance of Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs makes Livingston popular with all ages. With the surrounding countryside offering many outdoor pursuits including, golf, shooting & fishing. -
Dechmont
Dechmont is located on the main A89 between Bangour and Bathgate. Within easy reach of excellent amenities at Broxburn, Bathgate and Livingston. There is a good public transport service which passes by the property and travels to Edinburgh and many surrounding towns. There are railway stations located in Bathgate and Uphall which also gives access to Edinburgh. Good schooling can be found at primary and secondary levels in Dechmont, Kirkhill and Broxburn. -
Linlithgow
The Royal Burgh of Linlithgow is a close-knit community with spirit. Places of interest include Linlithgow Palace and its Loch, a popular tourist attraction, which was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow is regarded as one of West Lothian’s most impressive high street shopping areas, with a wonderful range of amenities. There is a modern Sainsbury’s superstore and newly built Retail Park including HomeBase well within walking distance of the property. Leisure-wise the choice is exceptional with gym, swimming facilities, tennis and cricket clubs, two golf courses and a football and rugby stadium. In addition, there is also a wide choice of bars, bistros and restaurants. Schooling is well represented from nursery to senior level; the property is nearby a primary and a secondary school. The M9 gives swift and easy access to Edinburgh and throughout the central belt. For those seeking an alternative method of transport Linlithgow has its own railway station, with frequent services, and approximate travel time of fifteen minutes into Edinburgh and thirty-five minutes into Glasgow. -
East Whitburn
East Whitburn is a small village within walking distance to Whitburn town. Whitburn offers a range of local amenities which provide for everyday needs and requirements. Importantly, there is also access to the M8 motorway close by, which means that this property is ideally located for commuting to Edinburgh and Glasgow as well as Central Scotland and the Clyde Valley. -
Addiewell
The village of Addiewell is situated close by to West Calder and within easy reach of Livingston which has all the facilities you would expect from a large modern town. Addiewell boasts a railway station on the Edinburgh to Glasgow line making commuting to each straightforward as well as close by links to motorway networks. -
Blackburn
The village of Blackburn is situated close to a number major access roads including the M8 and A705 and is therefore ideally placed for the commuter requiring access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The village has amenities to cater for everyday needs including shops, post office, supermarket, health centre and primary schooling with the neighbouring towns of Bathgate and Livingston providing additional facilities. -
Winchburgh
Winchburgh is a small West Lothian town situated on the B9080 close to the M9 motorway, 3 miles from Kirkliston and 10 miles from Edinburgh. The town centre offers many local amenities including a good range of shops and a further selection can be found nearby in South Queensferry or Broxburn, both only a few miles away. The Gyle shopping centre is also easily accessible. Leisure facilities can also be found locally with The Union Canal walkways, Niddrie Castle Golf Club and, in South Queensferry, access to a wide variety of water sports at Port Edgar. The M9 motorway is a few minutes by car and provides access to all the motorway networks, Edinburgh Airport and city by-pass. -
Seafield
Seafield is a small village community with local shops, nursery school and primary school. Secondary education is available at either St Kentigern`s Academy in Blackburn or at Bathgate Academy. The village is ideally located for commuting being close to the M8 for travel throughout the central belt and beyond. Local buses pass close to the property and link up with the surrounding towns and villages. The town of Bathgate is nearby and has good shopping facilities as well as a railway station, which provides a quick and regular service into Edinburgh City Centre. Livingston is also a short drive away and has a wider choice of shopping at ‘The Centre’ Outlet where there are many high street stores, a fitness centre, restaurants and a multi screen cinema. -
Longridge
Longridge is a semi rural village situated on the outskirts of Whitburn West Lothian. Although enjoying countryside aspects the village is centrally located between Edinburgh and Glasgow being 24 miles and 30 miles respectively. The M8 motorway is easily accessible being proximately four miles. The village of Longridge has shops for day to day requirements and a primary school. A wider range of shops can be found at nearby Whitburn whilst both Livingston and Bathgate offer a wide choice of High Street named stores. -
Polbeth
The village of Polbeth lies equidistant between Livingston and West Calder and has an excellent village community including its own primary school and West Calder High School is a five minute walk from the property. West Calder boasts a comprehensive range of shops, schools, banks, restaurants, a health centre and a library. The railway station allows access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow making an excellent choice for the commuter. Livingston is nearby which an excellent range of sports, health has and recreational facilities and the recently completed shopping centre. Parks provide an extensive choice of shopping. The property is ideally located for access to the M8 motorway linking both Glasgow and Edinburgh. -
Bridgend
The semi rural setting of Bridgend Village is just over 2 miles from Linlithgow. The village of Bridgend has its own Primary School and is in the catchment area for Linlithgow Academy. The Royal Burgh of Linlithgow lies approximately 15 miles west of Edinburgh and 36 miles east of Glasgow. It is a thriving town which offers a good choice of shops, supermarkets, award winning restaurants and numerous recreational facilities. For the commuter, there is a fast, frequent rail service to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling and easy access to the M8 and M9 motorways and Edinburgh International Airport.
