Bridgend, West Lothian

Bridgend
Bridgend Farm
Bridgend
Location within West Lothian
Area0.3059 km2 (0.1181 sq mi)
Population780 (2020)
• Density2,550/km2 (6,600/sq mi)
OS grid referenceNT042755
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLINLITHGOW
Postcode districtEH49
Dialling code01506
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Bridgend is a village which neighbours Linlithgow, in West Lothian, Scotland. It has a football team called Bridgend United. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 790.

Bridgend was founded between 1885–86 to serve as housing for the Champfleurie Oil Works in Linlithgow before its closure in 1902.

Currently the town consists mostly of Council housing and is home to local amenities such as a primary school, community centre, and golf course.

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