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Towns & cities · Central Scotland

Polbeth

Also known as: Poll Beithe

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Polbeth — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.

Polbeth, towns & cities in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
West Calder · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Polbeth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,310 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8593°, -3.5544°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Polbeth (; G. Poll - pool beithe - birch tree "birch pool") is a former oil shale mining village located about a mile from West Calder, and not far from Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Coordinates
55.8593, -3.5544
District
West Lothian
Postcode
EH55 8SP
Parliamentary constituency
Livingston
Population
2,310
Nearest railway station
West Calder1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Polbeth is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 2,310. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
2,310
Constituency
Livingston

Things to see in Polbeth

40 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Polbeth

Five Sisters Zoo📷 3

Zoos & aquariums · Central Scotland

Five Sisters Zoo

Five Sisters Zoo is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.

👶fivesisterszoo.co.uk
Beecraigs Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 2236172📷 3

Distilleries · Central Scotland

Glen Turner Distillery

Glen Turner Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.

Hermand House📷 3

Historic houses · Central Scotland

Hermand House

Hermand House — house in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.

👶
Water of Camilty - geograph.org.uk - 6294031📷 3

Viewpoints · Central Scotland

Linn Jaw [Waterfall]

Linn Jaw [Waterfall] is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Livingston Inn - geograph.org.uk - 1242055📷 4

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Livingston Inn

Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕livingstoninn.co.uk
A Culvert with Teeth - geograph.org.uk - 6878710📷 4

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

West Coast Main Line

West Coast Main Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Capibara

Capibara — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Corsac Fox

Corsac Fox — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Emu and Rhea

Emu and Rhea — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Lynx

Lynx — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Meerkats

Meerkats — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Prairie Dogs

Prairie Dogs — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Reindeer

Reindeer — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Ring-tailed Coati

Ring-tailed Coati — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Snowy Owls

Snowy Owls — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Tapirs

Tapirs — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Tortoise

Tortoise — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Mill Farm - geograph.org.uk - 1242083📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Almondvalley Heritage Centre

Almondvalley Heritage Centre — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶almondvalley.co.uk
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Historic houses · Central Scotland

Lost Kingdom (Reptile House)

Lost Kingdom (Reptile House) — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Castles · Central Scotland

The Castle (Petting Zoo)

The Castle (Petting Zoo) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Gardens · Central Scotland

Fairy Garden

Fairy Garden — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

🐕👶
Houses on Chapelton Drive, Polbeth - geograph.org.uk - 6976553📷 3

Archaeological sites · Central Scotland

Hermand Brickworks

Hermand Brickworks — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Riverside path - geograph.org.uk - 1242076📷 3

Stone circles · Central Scotland

Livingston Stone Circle

Livingston Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕almondvalley.co.uk
Old hammers and presses, Scottish Shale Oil Museum - geograph.org.uk - 6161227📷 3

Museums · Central Scotland

Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Almond Valley Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free👶almondvalley.co.uk

Nearby

The Murray, Polbeth - geograph.org.uk - 2646555📷 5

Waterfalls · Central Scotland

Limefield Falls

Limefield Falls — waterfall in scotland central.

Houses on Chapelton Drive, Polbeth - geograph.org.uk - 6976553📷 3

Archaeological sites · Central Scotland

Hermand Brickworks

Hermand Brickworks — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Green space - geograph.org.uk - 2109905📷 5

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Bridge, Limefield House, Polbeth

Bridge, Limefield House, Polbeth — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Corsac Fox

Corsac Fox — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Ring-tailed Coati

Ring-tailed Coati — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Five Sisters Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 4642700📷 3

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Prairie Dogs

Prairie Dogs — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶

Where to eat & stay near Polbeth

Places to stay

Spring sunshine in Whitrigg woods - geograph.org.uk - 2864046📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Mosshall Farm Caravan Park

Mosshall Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Selm Muir from Leyden Farm - panoramio

Campsites · Central Scotland

Hilly Cow Wigwams

Hilly Cow Wigwams — a campsite in scotland central.

Freehillycowwigwams.co.uk
River Almond near the Lin's Mill aqueduct - geograph.org.uk - 7318903📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Linwater Caravan Park

Linwater Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.

Torphichen Bowyett road junction - geograph.org.uk - 6904275📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

The Craigs Camping and Training Centre

The Craigs Camping and Training Centre — a campsite in scotland central.

Defibrillator, Beecraigs Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 6360140📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Beecraigs Country Park

Beecraigs Country Park — a campsite in scotland central.

Dalmahoy Country Club And Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3682487📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland central.

Freedalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Livingston Inn - geograph.org.uk - 1242055📷 4

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Livingston Inn

Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕livingstoninn.co.uk
Uphall, West Main Street - geograph.org.uk - 7147896📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall

Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Sign for the Crown Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6842451📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow

The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

St Michael's Wynd - geograph.org.uk - 7432499📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow

Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Houses, Main Street Linlithgow Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7114715📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Bridge Inn

Bridge Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Junction of A905 and A803 - geograph.org.uk - 3508596📷 5

Restaurants · Central Scotland

Champany Inn

Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.

Freechampany.com

More towns in this region

Berwickshire Architecture , Former Bank Of Scotland building, 10 Market Square, Duns - geograph.org.uk - 7974055📷 4

Towns & cities · Central Scotland

Duns

Duns in England North East, United Kingdom.

Achahoish📷 3

Towns & cities · Central Scotland

Achahoish

Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

Free🐕👶
Arden📷 5

Towns & cities · Central Scotland

Arden

Arden — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

Free🐕👶
Ardentinny📷 5

Towns & cities · Central Scotland

Ardentinny

Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

Free🐕👶

Frequently asked questions

Where is Polbeth?
Polbeth is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH55 8SP).
What is Polbeth?
Polbeth — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Polbeth?
The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH55 8SP.
Is Polbeth free to visit?
Yes, Polbeth is free to enter.
How do I get to Polbeth?
The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH55 8SP.