Kirknewton has a population of 1,471 approximately
and is situated to the east of West Lothian.
Doctors and Health Visitors:
East Calder Health Centre, 147 Main Street, East Calder. Tel:
01506 882882
This centre offers GP, Health and Welfare Clinics and Baby Clinics to registered
patients.
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:
Drysdale-Wilson, 137 Main Street, East Calder. Tel: 01506 881566.
Pumpherston Dental Surgery, 93b Uphall Station Road, Pumpherston. Tel: 01506
440900.
A dentist visits East Calder Health Centre offering dental care to children, antenatal and
senior citizens. Tel: 01506 882343.
Post Office:
There is a sub-Post Office located at 48a Main Street, Kirknewton.
West Lothian Council Information Service:
There is a "one-stop-shop" (drop in centre for advice on
all council services) at West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston.
Social Work Centre:
The local social work centre is Livingston Social Work Centre,
Cheviot House, Owen Square, Livingston.
Tel: 01506 777777
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 located within West Lothian
Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston.
Tel: 01506 772600
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:
Kirknewton Village Hall, Station Road,
Kirknewton.
East Calder Sports Centre, 28 Raw Holdings, East Calder. Tel: 01506 883340.
Library:
East Calder Library, Main Street, East
Calder. Tel: 01506 883633
A mobile library service visits once per fortnight on a Tuesday
as follows:
- Kaims
Crescent - 2.15-2.30pm
- Sawmill
- 2.55-3.20pm
- Rosevelt
Road - 3.30-3.40pm
-
Churchill Way - 3.45-3.55pm
- Brae
Kirk - 4.00-4.10pm
Parent & Toddler Groups:
For a full list of current
Parent & Toddler groups - please
CLICK HERE
Playgroups:
Kirknewton Village Hall, Station Road,
Kirknewton. The group meets Monday-Friday, 09:15 - 11:45am. for more information please
call into the Village Hall.
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: |
Nursery School
Kirknewton Primary School
21 Station Road
Kirknewton
Tel: 01506 881461
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Kirknewton Primary
School
21 Station Road
Kirknewton
Tel: 01506 881461
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Balerno Community
High School
5 Bridge Road
Balerno
Tel: 0131 477 7733
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St.Pauls RC Primary School
Main Street
East Calder
Tel: 01506 881665 |
St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104 |
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Travel:
Kirknewton lies on the B7031and is very close to the A71 which
provides good links with Edinburgh. There is a railway station in Kirknewton with
convenient links to Edinburgh and Glasgow. For further information on train and bus
travel, please contact the West Lothian Travel Helpline - 01506 775288.
Other attractions:
Located close by is Almondell and Calderwood Country Park.
