Bridgend, West Lothian

Bridgend
Scottish Gaelic: *Ceann na Drochaid*
Bridgend Scottish Gaelic: Ceann na Drochaid;
	Bridgend Farm
	Bridgend Location within West Lothian
Area	0.3059 km2 (0.1181 sq mi)
Population	780 (2022)
• Density	2,550/km2 (6,600/sq mi)
OS grid reference	NT042755
Council area	West Lothian;
Lieutenancy area	West Lothian;
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LINLITHGOW
Postcode district	EH49
Dialling code	01506
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
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

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

^ "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.

External links

Museum of the Scottish shale oil industry - Bridgend Rows

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[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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