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LOCAL INFORMATION  -  LINLITHGOW

 

Linlithgow is located in the north of West Lothian and has a population of 12,927 approximately. The town contains a mixture of council and privately owned properties, with a recent upsurge in new housing.

Doctors:
Linlithgow Health Centre, High Street, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 670027 or  670036
These centres offer GP and Health and Welfare Clinics to registered patients living within the local area.


Health Visitors:

There are Health Visitors attached to the above Health Centre offering child clinics - for more information please call 01506 670044.

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:
B. Easton, 24 High Street, Linlithgow.   Tel: 01506 842011
H. M. Ness, 261 High Street, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 842748
S. E. Scott, 49a High Street, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 847923
K. C. Chan, Unit 4, Springfield Court, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 671818

Post Office:

Post Offices are located at 29-31 High Street, Linlithgow and 19 Main Street, Linlithgow Bridge.

West Lothian Council Information Service:
There is a "one-stop-shop" (drop in centre for advice on all council services) at County Buildings, High Street, Linlithgow.

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Social Work Centre:
The local social work centre is within Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189a West Main Street, Broxburn. Tel: 01506 775666

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:
Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool, Kettilstoun Mains, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 846358
Lowport Centre, Blackness Road, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 844802
Linlithgow Loch and Palace, Kirkgate, Linlithgow.

Library:
Linlithgow Library, The Vennel, Linlithgow. Tel: 01506 775490
A mobile library visits Kettilstoun Road on alternate Mondays, 12:40 - 12:50pm.

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

Playgroups:
Elinor Playgroup, Boghall Cricket Ground, Linlithgow.
Kids & Co. Toddler Group, St.Johns Evengelical Church, Union Road, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 517031
Linlithgow Bridge, Chalmers Hall, Linlithgow.
Linlithgow Bridge Playgroup. Tel: 0772 6689424

Lochside Playgroup, Lowport Centre, Blackness Road, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 775390
Preston Playgroup, Rivaldsgreen Centre, Royal Terrace, Linlithgow.
Springfield Playgroup, Community Centre, 141 Springfield Road, Linlithgow.   Tel: 01506 847455

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:
Bonnytoun Nursery
141 Springfield Road
Linlithgow
Tel: 01506 847454
Lowport Primary School
Blackness Road
Linlithgow
Tel: 01506 842060
Linlithgow Academy
Braehead Road
Linlithgow
Tel: 01506 843211

Nursery Class
Linlithgow Primary School
Preston Road
Linlithgow
Tel: 01506 842686

Linlithgow Primary School
Preston Road
Linlithgow
Tel: 01506 842686
Springfield Primary School
141 Springfield Road
Linlithgow
Tel: 01506 847452

Travel:
Linlithgow and Linlithgow Bridge are close to the M8 and M9 motorways. There is a railway station in Linlithgow with services to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. For further information on train and bus travel, please contact the West Lothian Travel Helpline - 01506 775288.

Other attractions:
Located close by are Linlithgow Palace and Loch, Beecraigs Country Park, Bo'ness Steam Railway, Linlithgow Museum and Linlithgow Canal Centre.

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

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Click here for a useful list of child and parent related services

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Click here to link to the main West Lothian Council website



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