Boghall is a small community about 2 miles east of
Bathgate and has a population of 4,315 approximately.
Doctors:
Boghall does not have a health centre locally, however there is a health
centre in Bathgate -
Bathgate Primary Care Centre, Whitburn Road, Bathgate. Tel: 01506
651800
The centre offers a wide range of GP and Health and Welfare Clinics to registered
patients living within the catchment area.
Health Visitor:
There is a Health Visitor for Boghall Clinic,
Elizabeth Drive, Boghall - Tel: 01506 652267. A baby clinic is held on Wednesday
afternoons, 2:00 - 4:00pm.
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:
I. M. Henderson & Associates, Wellsyde Dental Practice, 72
Marjoribanks Street, Bathgate.
Tel: 01506 652843
MacLeod, Morrison & Associates, 15a George Street, Bathgate. Tel: 01506
634287
B. A. Tonner, 64 South Bridge Street, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 653112
There is also a mobile dentistry unit available for
children, antenatal care and senior citizens on a Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning.
Post Office:
There is a sub-Post Office located at 11 Elizabeth Drive, Boghall.
Tel: 01506 652657
West Lothian Council
Information Service:
There is a "one-stop-shop" (drop in centre for advice on
all council services) at Lindsay House, Bathgate.
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 the website at 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:
Bathgate Community Centre, Marjoribanks
Street, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 654487
Swimming Pool, Mid Street, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 652783
Balbardie Sports Centre, Torphichen Road, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 634561
The B-Cafe.com, 61-63 Margaret Avenue, Boghall. Tel. 01506
676991.
Boghall Drop-In and Resource Centre - various groups and
activities. Tel: 01506 676991
Library:
Bathgate Library, Hopetoun Street,
Bathgate. Tel: 01506 776400
A mobile library service visits Boghall once a fortnight on Fridays.
Parent & Toddler Groups:
For a full list of current
Parent & Toddler groups - please
CLICK HERE
Play Group:
Funhouse Playgroup, The B.I.G. Hut, Boghall.
Tel: 01506 654487
Sure Start:
For a list of current Sure Start groups - please CLICK HERE
Schools:
The local schools within this catchment area are as follows. Telephone number for pupil placement is 01506 776002.
| Nursery Schools/Classes |
Primary Schools: |
Secondary Schools: |
St.Columba's Nursery Class
Philip Avenue
Boghall
Tel: 01506 653822
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Boghall Primary
School
Elizabeth Drive
Boghall
Tel: 01506 652609 |
Bathgate Academy
Edinburgh Road
Bathgate
Tel: 01506 653275
|
Koala Nursery (Private - fees
apply)
31 Elizabeth Drive
Boghall
Tel: 01506 630631
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St.Columba's Primary
Philip Avenue
Boghall
Tel: 01506 653822 |
St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104
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Travel:
Boghall is close to the A89 and also the M8 and M9 motorways. The
closest railway station is at Bathgate which provides 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.
