Towns & cities · Central Scotland
West Calder
West Calder — town in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Calder · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach West Calder by train, with the nearest railway station located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
West Calder is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,130 people. Wikidata describes it as: "town in West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8520°, -3.5685°.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Calder (Scots: Wast Cauder, Scottish Gaelic: Caladar an Iar) is a village in the council area of West Lothian, Scotland, located four miles west of Livingston. Historically it is within the County of Midlothian. The village was an important centre in the oil shale industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. West Calder has its own railway station. The surrounding villages that take West Calder's name in their address - Polbeth, Addiewell, Loganlea, Harburn and Westwood - outline the area that this village encompasses, and they all have played an important part in the history of the village as well as West Lothian. The village is a 10-minute drive from Livingston, which is host to two large shopping centres. The village lies along the ridge above the Calder burn.
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Background
History
Early evidence of settlement in the area of West Calder is indicated by the presence of Castle Greg, a Roman fortlet to the south-east of the village in neighboring Harburn. In the medieval period, the area was part of Calder Comitis, a large parish under ownership by the Earls of Fife. By 1643, the large parish of Calder Comitis was divided into two districts, named Mid Calder and West Calder. By 1755, the population of the parish was recorded as 1294 persons. In 1797, Hermand House on the western edge of the village was built for George Fergusson, Lord Hermand, a Scottish Judge. West Calder became an important centre of the oil shale industry during the Victorian era. Other nearby shale…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8520, -3.5685
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH55 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Population
- 3,130
- Nearest railway station
- West Calder — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.scots-online.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011751 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Calder (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Calder Main Street2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
West Calder War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Original West Kirk of West Calder (ruins)
Historic houses · 0.2 km
West Calder , Old Parish Church And Graveyard
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Burngrange Mining Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Hermand House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Hermand Rows
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Hermand Brickworks
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
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Polbeth
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Corsac Fox
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Ring-tailed Coati
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Five Sisters Zoo
Zoos & aquariums · 1.3 km
Hermand Oil Works
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
West Calder is a town in central Scotland with a population of 3,130. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,130
- Constituency
- Livingston
Things to see in West Calder
26 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in West Calder →
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Blackburn House
Blackburn House — house east of Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Castle Greg
Castle Greg — archaeological site of a Roman fort in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Cobbinshaw Reservoir
Cobbinshaw Reservoir — lake in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Crosswood Reservoir
Crosswood Reservoir — reservoir in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
The Five Sisters
The Five Sisters — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Castle Greg Roman Fortlet
Castle Greg Roman Fortlet — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Hermand Rows
Hermand Rows — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Hermand Oil Works
Hermand Oil Works — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Hermand No.5 Shale Mine
Hermand No.5 Shale Mine — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Mine
Mine — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Original West Kirk of West Calder (ruins)
Original West Kirk of West Calder (ruins) — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · Central Scotland
shale oil works
shale oil works — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
West Calder War Memorial
West Calder War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Burngrange Mining Memorial
Burngrange Mining Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument to Charles X of France
Monument to Charles X of France — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
West Calder , Old Parish Church And Graveyard
West Calder , Old Parish Church And Graveyard — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument, Harburn House
Monument, Harburn House — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Cobbinshaw Reservoir
Cobbinshaw Reservoir — a reservoir in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Torweaving Hill
Torweaving Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Maiden Hill
Maiden Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Five Sisters Bing
Five Sisters Bing — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Tarbrax Bing
Tarbrax Bing — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
West Calder War Memorial
West Calder War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Original West Kirk of West Calder (ruins)
Original West Kirk of West Calder (ruins) — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
West Calder , Old Parish Church And Graveyard
West Calder , Old Parish Church And Graveyard — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Burngrange Mining Memorial
Burngrange Mining Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Hermand House
Hermand House — house in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Hermand Rows
Hermand Rows — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near West Calder
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Mosshall Farm Caravan Park
Mosshall Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Campsites · Central Scotland
Hilly Cow Wigwams
Hilly Cow Wigwams — 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.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Linwater Caravan Park
Linwater Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Beecraigs Country Park
Beecraigs Country Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Livingston Inn
Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 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.
📷 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Calder?
- West Calder is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH55 8BH).
- What is West Calder?
- West Calder — town in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to West Calder?
- The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH55 8BH.
- Is West Calder free to visit?
- Yes, West Calder is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Calder?
- The nearest railway station is West Calder, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH55 8BH.