Longridge | |
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Longridge Kirk | |
Location within West Lothian | |
Population | 910 (2022) [1] |
OS grid reference | NS949623 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BATHGATE |
Postcode district | EH47 |
Dialling code | 01501 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Longridge is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. In 2001 the population was 650, with 92.77% of those born in Scotland and 4.31% born in England. [2] Since then 3 new streets have been built in Longridge bringing the population to over 910. [3] Despite its small size Longridge has a thriving community with an active community association running events that are very popular with the surrounding villages.
The village has a primary School and nursery with a total of around 100 children. It also has a full sized football pitch that is used by various local teams.
In 1856 the village, then known as Langrigg, had a population of 225, it had a library and a post office, and the economy of the area had improved with the discovery of blackband ironstone, known as Crofthead. [4]
Two Longridge railway stations briefly served the village in the mid 19th century.
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