Bridgend, West Lothian

Bridgend Scottish Gaelic: Ceann na Drochaid
Bridgend Farm
Bridgend Location within West Lothian
Area	0.3059 km2 (0.1181 sq mi)
Population	780 (2020) [1]
•  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	Bathgate and Linlithgow
Scottish Parliament	Linlithgow
List of places UK Scotland 55°57′50″N3°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 its 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

1. "Population estimates for settlements and localities in Scotland: mid-2020". 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.

External links

• Museum of the Scottish shale oil industry - Bridgend Rows