Longridge, West Lothian
| Longridge | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Longridge Kirk | |
  Longridge Location within West Lothian | |
| Population | 910 (2020)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NS949623 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BATHGATE |
| Postcode district | EH47 |
| Dialling code | 01501 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Longridge is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. In 2001 the population was 650, with 92.77% of those born in Scotland and 4.31% born in England.[2] Since then 3 new streets have been built in Longridge bringing the population to over 910.[3] Despite its small size Longridge has a thriving community with an active community association running events that are very popular with the surrounding villages.
The village has a primary School and nursery with a total of around 100 children. It also has a full sized football pitch that is used by various local teams.
In 1856 the village, then known as Langrigg, had a population of 225, it had a library and a post office, and the economy of the area had improved with the discovery of blackband ironstone, known as Crofthead.[4]
Two Longridge railway stations briefly served the village in the mid 19th century.
References
- ^ "Population estimates for settlements and localities in Scotland: mid-2020". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ KS05 Country of birth Archived 2010-12-18 at the Wayback Machine, General Register Office for Scotland, retrieved 16 December 2012
- ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. General Register Office for Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "A Topographical dictionary of Scotland". Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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