Historic churches · Central Scotland
Whitburn Parish Kirk
In or near East Whitburn.
Whitburn Parish Kirk — church in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Armadale · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Whitburn Parish Kirk, the nearest railway station is Armadale, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EH47 0DE, and entry to the church is free.
About
Whitburn Parish Kirk is a parish church in central Scotland. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Bathgate and Linlithgow parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Armadale, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area EH47.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 28/06/1980 Local Authority West Lothian Planning Authority West Lothian Burgh Whitburn NGR NS 94686 64587 Coordinates 294686, 664587 — 1718. Rebuilt 1729. Plain Georgian plan. Rubble. Gabled. Skews. Slated roof. Belfry. Porch added c. 1930. Interior gutted by fire 1955; restored 1959. BAILLIE OF POLKEMMET BURIAL-PLACE: At exterior of E. arm. Square enclosure. Dressed stone walls. Mural tablets. Head-stones. 2 additions in S.E. and S.W. angles single storeyed; flat roofed, harled. — Ecclesiastical in use as such. Built by congregation as Chapel of Ease Parish disjoined from Livingston 1731. Had lofts and fore-stairs until c.1930.
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Official information
Whitburn Community Museum offers insights into local history through its permanent exhibition, which showcases various artefacts and stories from the community. Visitors can also explore a digital interactive display that enhances their understanding of Whitburn's heritage.
Place summary
Whitburn Parish Kirk is a church located in central Scotland, postcode EH47. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8629, -3.6843
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH47 0DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Armadale — 2.7 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; Saturday 9am–1pm; closed Sunday
- Official site
- www.westlothian.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16857993 (CC0)
- commons: Whitburn South Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 1104036.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitburn Parish Kirk?
- Whitburn Parish Kirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH47 0DE).
- What is Whitburn Parish Kirk?
- Whitburn Parish Kirk — church in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Whitburn Parish Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Armadale, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH47 0DE.
- Is Whitburn Parish Kirk a listed building?
- Whitburn Parish Kirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Whitburn Parish Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, Whitburn Parish Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitburn Parish Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Armadale, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH47 0DE.