Bridgend, West Lothian

Human settlement in Scotland
Bridgend is located in West Lothian
Bridgend
Bridgend
Location within West Lothian
Area0.3059 km2 (0.1181 sq mi)Population780 (2022)[1]• Density2,550/km2 (6,600/sq mi)OS grid referenceNT042755Council area
  • West Lothian
Lieutenancy area
  • West Lothian
CountryScotlandSovereign stateUnited KingdomPost townLINLITHGOWPostcode districtEH49Dialling code01506PoliceScotlandFireScottishAmbulanceScottish UK Parliament
  • Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Scottish Parliament
  • Linlithgow
List of places
UK
Scotland
55°57′50″N 3°32′02″W / 55.964°N 3.534°W / 55.964; -3.534

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.[2]

Bridgend was founded between 1885-86 to serve as housing for the Champfleurie Oil Works in Linlithgow before it's closure in 1902.[3]

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

References

  1. ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Bridgend". City Population De. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Bridgend from The Gazetteer for Scotland". www.scottish-places.info. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
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