Longridge, West Lothian
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| Longridge | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Longridge Kirk | |
  Longridge Location within West Lothian | |
| Population | 910 (2020)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NS949623 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BATHGATE |
| Postcode district | EH47 |
| Dialling code | 01501 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Longridge is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. In 2001 the population was 650, with 92.77% of those born in Scotland and 4.31% born in England.[2] Since then, three new streets have been built in Longridge, bringing the population to over 910.[3] Despite its small size, Longridge has a thriving community, with an active community association running events that are very popular with the surrounding villages.
The village has a primary School and nursery with a total of around 90 children. It also has a full-size football pitch that is used by various local teams.
In 1856 the village, then known as Langrigg, had a population of 225, it had a library and a post office, and the economy of the area had improved with the discovery of blackband ironstone, known as Crofthead.[4]
Two Longridge railway stations briefly served the village in the mid-19th century.
