Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Dechmont
Dechmont — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Uphall · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dechmont, the nearest railway station is Uphall, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH52 6LA, and entry to the town is free.
About
Dechmont is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 670 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9214°, -3.5366°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dechmont (DEK-ment; Gaelic: Deagh Mhonadh) is a small village located near Uphall, West Lothian in Scotland. Bangour Village Hospital is located to the west of Dechmont. It has an approximate population of 989 people. Its postal code is EH52. An alleged alien encounter took place in 1979 in the nearby Dechmont Woods. The village has a small infant/primary school providing learning for pre-school through to primary three pupils. In 2012 the school roll was thirteen which consisted of five primary one pupils; four primary two pupils and four primary three pupils as well as sixteen pre-school infants Lothian Country operates daytime bus service X18 and night service N18 between Edinburgh and Whitburn via Broxburn, Bathgate and Armadale.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9214, -3.5366
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH52 6LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Population
- 670
- Nearest railway station
- Uphall — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4114 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dechmont (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Humpbacked Bridge, Dechmont. - geograph.org.uk - 56086.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dechmont Park
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Livingston Incident
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Former Memorial Church, Bangour Village Hospital
Historic churches · 0.9 km
NORgate
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Dechmont Law
Vineyards · 1.3 km
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Houstoun House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Dechmont Law
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Strathbrock Castle
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Uphall
Villages · 1.9 km
Mouse and Cheese
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall
Historic pubs · 2.1 km
Uphall Church And Burial-ground
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Dechmont is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 670. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 670
- Constituency
- Livingston
Things to see in Dechmont
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Dechmont →
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Eliburn Reservoir
Eliburn Reservoir — reservoir in West Lothian, Scotland, UK on and outflowing to Nell Burn.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Houstoun House
Houstoun House — house in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Thomson of Binny Mausoleum
Thomson of Binny Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Peace Knowe Hillfort
Peace Knowe Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Livingston House
Livingston House — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Thule
Thule — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Angel
Angel — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
NORgate
NORgate — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Neptune - Kirkhill Pillar Project
Neptune - Kirkhill Pillar Project — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Mouse and Cheese
Mouse and Cheese — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Livingston Incident
Livingston Incident — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Above and Below
Above and Below — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dechmont Park
Dechmont Park — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Former Memorial Church, Bangour Village Hospital
Former Memorial Church, Bangour Village Hospital — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Uphall Church And Burial-ground
Uphall Church And Burial-ground — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 42, Union Canal, Linlithgow
Bridge No. 42, Union Canal, Linlithgow — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Union Canal Bridge No. 41
Union Canal Bridge No. 41 — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Livingston Masjid & Islamic Centre
Livingston Masjid & Islamic Centre — a church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Dechmont Law
Dechmont Law — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Peace Knowe hillfort
Peace Knowe hillfort — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Strathbrock Castle
Strathbrock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
📷 5Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dechmont Park
Dechmont Park — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Livingston Incident
Livingston Incident — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Former Memorial Church, Bangour Village Hospital
Former Memorial Church, Bangour Village Hospital — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
NORgate
NORgate — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Dechmont Law
Dechmont Law — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Houstoun House
Houstoun House — house in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Dechmont
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Beecraigs Country Park
Beecraigs Country Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Linwater Caravan Park
Linwater Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Loch House Farm Cavavan Park
Loch House Farm Cavavan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Campsites · Central Scotland
Hilly Cow Wigwams
Hilly Cow Wigwams — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Mosshall Farm Caravan Park
Mosshall Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Livingston Inn
Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dechmont?
- Dechmont is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH52 6LA).
- What is Dechmont?
- Dechmont — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dechmont?
- The nearest railway station is Uphall, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH52 6LA.
- Is Dechmont free to visit?
- Yes, Dechmont is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dechmont?
- The nearest railway station is Uphall, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH52 6LA.