Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Torphichen
Torphichen — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Torphichen, the nearest railway station is Bathgate, located 4.2 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EH48 4LY.
About
Torphichen is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 710 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9334°, -3.6543°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Torphichen ( tor-FIKH-ən) is a historic small village located north of Bathgate in West Lothian, Scotland. The village is approximately 18 miles (29 km) west of Edinburgh, 7 miles (11 km) south-east of Falkirk and 4 miles (6.4 km) south-west of Linlithgow. The village had a population of 570 in the (2011 Census) and a population of 710 in 2016. Torphichen's placename may be Gaelic in origin, e.g., "Tóir Féichín" (the boundary/sanctuary of St Féichín), Tor Fithichean (Hill of the Ravens), or partly from Brythonic "tre fychan" (little town) or small hill.
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Background
History
The village (parish) church is said to have been founded by St. Ninian in about 400AD, a small wooden structure on the site of the present church (itself rebuilt in 1756). By the medieval period, the church and area had continued to develop and in 1165, the Knights Hospitaller of St. John made their Scottish headquarters at Torphichen and the Preceptory stands as testament to their presence. By 1756, part of the old structure of the Preceptory was altered to allow the creation of a new parish church for local residents, supported by patronage from the Lord Torphichen and also from the local laird Walter Gillon of Wallhouse. Wallhouse remains as a castellated country house just on the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9334, -3.6543
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH48 4LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Population
- 710
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010322 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Torphichen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Jubilee Fountain, Torphichen.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Victoria Diamond Jubilee Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Rev Hugh Mackay
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Torphichen Preceptory
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Torphichen Kirk
Historic churches · 0.2 km
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre
Campsites · 0.4 km
Castlethorn
Vineyards · 0.7 km
Gomyre Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Torphichen Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Cow Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Avon Falls
Waterfalls · 2.0 km
Cairnpapple Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Torphichen is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 710. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 710
- Constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
Things to see in Torphichen
94 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Torphichen →
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212-214 High Street, Linlithgow
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293 High Street, Linlithgow
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📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Avon Aqueduct
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📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Avon Viaduct
Avon Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Bathgate High Church
Bathgate High Church — church in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Bennie Museum
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📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Cairnpapple Hill
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cairnpapple Hill
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📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Carribber Castle
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📷 4Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cockleroy
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Cross House, 5 The Cross, Linlithgow
Cross House, 5 The Cross, Linlithgow — house in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Central Scotland
East Entrance
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📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Kettlestoun Mains Aqueduct
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📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Linlithgow Loch
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📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Linlithgow Palace
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📷 5Parks · Central Scotland
Muiravonside Country Park
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📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Regal Community Theatre
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Shoemaker's Land, 123, 125, 127 High Street, Linlithgow
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St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow
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St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow
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Torphichen Preceptory
Torphichen Preceptory is a church in the village of Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. It comprises the remains of the preceptory (headquarters) of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of
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Refuge Stone
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📷 3Stone circles · Central Scotland
Galabraes Standing Stones
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Windywa's Silvermine
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Victoria Diamond Jubilee Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Rev Hugh Mackay
Rev Hugh Mackay — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen
Free Church, Manse Road, Torphichen — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Torphichen Preceptory
Torphichen Preceptory is a church in the village of Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. It comprises the remains of the preceptory (headquarters) of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Torphichen Kirk
Torphichen Kirk — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
Where to eat & stay near Torphichen
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Beecraigs Country Park
Beecraigs Country Park — 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.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Mosshall Farm Caravan Park
Mosshall Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Grange Manor
The Grange Manor — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
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📷 4Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Livingston Inn
Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torphichen?
- Torphichen is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH48 4LY).
- What is Torphichen?
- Torphichen — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Torphichen?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH48 4LY.
- Is Torphichen free to visit?
- Yes, Torphichen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Torphichen?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH48 4LY.