Armadale is West Lothian's fifth largest town with
an approximate population of 9,000. Situated in the west of West Lothian, Armadale has a
mixture of council and privately owned housing with a recent upsurge in new housing.
Doctors:
There are seven GPs based at Armadale Medical Group Practice, 18
North Street, Armadale.
Tel: 01501 730432. This practice offers GP and Health and Welfare
Clinics to registered patients.
Health Visitor:
The Health Visitor works from the Armadale Medical
Group Practice, 18 North Street, Armadale.
Tel: 01501 730339. Baby clinics are held on
Tuesdays from 10:00 -
12:00pm and Fridays from 11:00am - 12:30pm.
Chemists:
Gordon's Chemist, 3 Ochilview Square, Armadale. Tel: 01501
730748
Lloyds Pharmacy, 21 West Main Street, Armadale. Tel: 01501
732638
Hospital:
The closest hospital is St.John's Hospital, Howden, Livingston.
Tel: 01506 523000
West Lothian Healthcare NHS
Trust:
The Trust operate a Health Information Desk
within West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Centre, Livingston and can offer information to
access health, community and voluntary services within West Lothian.
Tel: 01506 777664.
Dentists:
Heather Shields, 3 West Main Street, Armadale. Tel: 01501
732724
Paul Shields, 4 Ochilview Square, Armadale. Tel: 01501
731711
Post Office:
There is a sub Post Office located at Ochilview Square, Armadale.
West Lothian Council
Information Service:
There is a "one-stop-shop" (drop in centre for advice on
all council services) at 1-3 Main Street, Armadale.
Social Work Centre:
The local social work centre is Bathgate Social Work Centre, 69
Whitburn Road, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 776700
Benefit Office:
The nearest benefit office is at Government Buildings, 31-33
Whitburn Road, Bathgate.
Tel: 01506 772000 or visit their website - www.dss.gov.uk
Benefit Helplines:
Child Benefit - 08701 555540
Working Tax Credit - 08453 003900
Child Tax Credit - 08453 003900
The local Job Centre
is situated at 19 South Bridge Street, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 772700.
There is an Inland Revenue Helpdesk within West Lothian
Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston where an adviser can offer help on
Children's Tax Credit, Working Families Tax or any tax enquiry. Please note
that
enquiries can only be made in person.
Amenities:
Swimming Pool, North Street, Armadale.
Tel: 01501 678520
Armadale Community Centre, South Street, Armadale. Tel: 01501 678511
Library:
Armadale Library, West Main Street, Armadale.
Tel: 01501 678400
Parent & Toddler Groups:
For a full list of current
Parent & Toddler groups - please
CLICK HERE
Play Groups:
Armadale Playgroup, Community Centre, South Street,
Armadale. Tel: 01501 678511
The group operates Monday-Friday mornings.
Sure Start:
For a list of current Sure Start groups - please CLICK HERE
Schools:
There are two nursery classes/schools, three
local primary schools and one secondary school plus an RC secondary school in Blackburn.
Telephone number for pupil placement is 01506 776002.
| Nurseries: |
Primary Schools: |
Secondary Schools: |
Eastertoun Nursery
Manse Avenue
Armadale
Tel: 01501 732299 |
Eastertoun Primary
School
Manse Avenue
Armadale
Tel: 01501 730462
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Armadale Academy
West End
Armadale
Tel: 01501 730601 |
Nursery Class
Armadale Primary School
Academy Street
Armadale
Tel: 01501 730282
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St.Anthony's Primary School
South Street
Armadale
Tel: 01501 731668 |
St. Kentigerns Academy
West Main Street
Blackburn
Tel: 01506 656404 |
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Armadale Primary School
Academy Street
Armadale
Tel: 01501 730282
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Travel:
Armadale is close to the A89 and A706 roads as well as the M8 and
M9 motorways. The nearest railway station is Bathgate providing a fast and convenient
service to Edinburgh. For further information on train and bus travel, please contact the
West Lothian Travel Helpline - 01506 775288.
Other attractions:
Located close by are the Bennie Museum in Bathgate, Beecraigs Country
Park, Cairnpapple Hill, and Torphichen Preceptory.
