Blackridge
Place in West Lothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.883, -3.765 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 89 67 |
| Population: | 1,950 |
| Dialling code: | 01501 (Harthill) |
Blackridge is a small village in West Lothian, Scotland, sitting on higher ground near the boundary with North Lanarkshire and close to Airdrie and Bathgate. Its elevated position gives pleasant views over surrounding farmland and, on a clear day, towards the Pentland Hills, and the name hints at the area’s once-industrial character.
The settlement expanded in the 19th and early 20th centuries around coal and shale working, and in recent decades has become largely a commuter community with local shops, a primary school and a community centre. Improved rail links came with the reopening of Blackridge station as part of the Airdrie–Bathgate project, making journeys into Glasgow and Edinburgh easier while the village retains a strong local identity tied to its mining heritage.
Postcode districts covering Blackridge
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 18.8 miles
- Edinburgh 21.4 miles
- East Kilbride 18.6 miles
- Livingston 8.9 miles
- Hamilton 13.6 miles
- Cumbernauld 10.2 miles
- Dunfermline 17.8 miles
- Coatbridge 10.6 miles
- Stirling 17.7 miles
- Airdrie 8 miles
- Falkirk 8.3 miles
- Motherwell 10.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Harthill Place 1.6 miles
- Eastfield Place 1.8 miles
- Armadale and Blackridge Ward 2.6 miles
- Armadale Place 2.7 miles
- Whitburn Place 3.2 miles
- Avonbridge Place 3.6 miles
- Upper Braes Ward 4.1 miles
- Whitburn and Blackburn Ward 4.2 miles
- East Whitburn Place 4.3 miles
- Longridge Place 4.3 miles
- Fauldhouse Place 4.5 miles
- Fortissat Ward 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Blackridge
EH48 3TL, EH48 3TE, EH48 3AL, EH48 3EH, EH48 3SP, EH48 3SJ, EH48 3TR, EH48 3TA, EH48 3AN … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 15.9 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 25.9 miles
- Blackridge Rail Station 0.2 miles
- Armadale (W Lothian) Rail Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Blackridge Ad
- Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian 3 3.8 miles
- The Gables 3 4.4 miles
- The Vu Snugs 5.3 miles
- Premier Lodge 3 8.8 miles
- Premier Inn Livingston - Bathgate 3 6.2 miles
- Dakota Eurocentral 4 9.1 miles
- Travelodge Falkirk 3 8 miles
- The Blackbull Inn Polmont 7.7 miles
- Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa 4 8.2 miles
- The Orchard Hotel 8.1 miles
Schools in Blackridge
- Blackridge Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Callendar Wood Forest 7.4 miles
- Manuel Priory Historic site 7.5 miles
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles
- Falkirk Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles
- Cliftonhill Stadium 9.7 miles
- Ochilview Park Stadium 10.2 miles
- Fir Park Stadium 11 miles
- Gartsherrie House Estate 11.1 miles
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles
- The Lee Estate 13 miles