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LOCAL INFORMATION  -  BLACKRIDGE

 

Blackridge is situated in the west of West Lothian, on the A89 road, and has a population of 1,600 approximately.

Doctors and Health Visitors:
Blackridge Health Centre, Fleming Place, Blackridge.  Tel: 01501 751238
GP, Health & Welfare Clinics and Baby Clinics to registered patients. A baby clinic is available on Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm.

Hospital:
The closest hospital is St.John's Hospital, Howden, Livingston.
Tel: 01506 523000

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.

West Lothian Council Information Hotline

Social Work Centre:
Nearest 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 Bathgate Job Centre, 19 South Bridge Street, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 772700

Amenities:
Craig Inn Centre, Main Street, Blackridge. Tel: 01501 753227
Armadale Swimming Pool, North Street, Armadale.  Tel: 01501 678520

Other Services:
Gordon's Chemist, 3 Ochilview Square, Armadale. Tel. 01501 730748
Lloyds Pharmacy, 21 West Main Street, Armadale. Tel. 01501 732638

Library:
A part-time library operates within the The Craig Inn Centre as follows:
Tuesday  -  2:00-6:30pm
Wednesday  -  9:30-12:30pm and 1:30-4:30pm
Thursday  -  2:00-6:30pm

Parent & Toddler Groups:
For a full list of current Parent & Toddler groups - please CLICK HERE

Play Groups:
Craig Inn Centre, Main Street, Blackridge. Tel: 01501 753227. Group meets Monday-Friday afternoons. For more information call the Craig Inn Centre.

Sure Start:
For a list of current Sure Start groups - please CLICK HERE

Schools:
The schools within the area are as follows:
Telephone number for pupil placement is 01506 776002.

Nursery Schools/Classes Primary Schools: Secondary School:
Blackridge Nursery School
Main Street
Blackridge
Tel: 01501 751223
Blackridge Primary School
Main Street
Blackridge
Tel: 01501 751223
Armadale Academy
West End
Armadale
Tel: 01501 730601

Eastertoun Nursery School
Manse Avenue
Armadale
Tel: 01501 732299

Eastertoun Primary School
Manse Avenue
Armadale
Tel: 01501 732299
St.Kentigerns RC School
West Main Street
Blackburn
Tel: 01506 656404
Nursery Class
Armadale Primary School
Academy Street
Armadale
Tel: 01501 730282

Armadale Primary School
Academy Street
Armadale
Tel: 01501 730282
St.Anthony's RC Primary School
South Street
Armadale
Tel: 01501 731668


Travel:
Blackridge is situated on the A89 and offers easy access to the M8 and M9 motorways. The nearest railway station is in Bathgate and provides convenient links to Edinburgh. For more information on train and bus travel please call the West Lothian Travel Helpline - 01506 775288.

Other attractions:
Located close by are Polkemmet Country Park and the Local History Museum, Whitburn.

 

To view a wider range of services available in West Lothian, please use the links below:

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