Bridgend, West Lothian
Bridgend
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  Bridgend Location within West Lothian | |
| Area | 0.3059 km2 (0.1181 sq mi) |
| Population | 780 (2022)[1] |
| • Density | 2,550/km2 (6,600/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | NT042755 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LINLITHGOW |
| Postcode district | EH49 |
| Dialling code | 01506 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
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 course.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Bridgend". City Population De. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Bridgend from The Gazetteer for Scotland". www.scottish-places.info. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
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