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 miles30.2 km
- Edinburgh 21.4 miles34.5 km
- East Kilbride 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Livingston 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Hamilton 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Cumbernauld 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Dunfermline 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Coatbridge 10.6 miles17 km
- Stirling 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Airdrie 8 miles12.9 km
- Falkirk 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Motherwell 10.7 miles17.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Harthill Place 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Eastfield Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Armadale and Blackridge Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Armadale Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Whitburn Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Avonbridge Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Upper Braes Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Whitburn and Blackburn Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- East Whitburn Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Longridge Place 4.3 miles7 km
- Fauldhouse Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Fortissat Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Blackridge
EH48 3SB, EH48 3SR, EH48 3SW, EH48 3AN, EH48 3EH, EH48 3TR, EH48 3EF, EH48 3SY, EH48 3RP … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 25.9 miles41.7 km
- Blackridge Rail Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Armadale (W Lothian) Rail Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Blackridge Ad
- Best Western the Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian 3 3.8 miles6 km
- Dakota Eurocentral 4 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Premier Lodge 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Dalziel Park Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Metro Inns Falkirk 8.1 miles13 km
- Park Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Grange Manor 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Kelpies Serviced Apartments 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Leapark Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Blackridge
- Blackridge Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Callendar Wood Forest 7.4 miles12 km
- Manuel Priory Historic site 7.5 miles12 km
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Falkirk Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Cliftonhill Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Ochilview Park Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Fir Park Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- Gartsherrie House Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Hamilton Park Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles20.7 km
- The Lee Estate 13 miles20.8 km