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.
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
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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.
