Bathgate is a historic industrial town in West Lothian in Scotland situated 18 miles south-west of Edinburgh on the slopes of the Bathgate Hills. Bathgate is well-known as the birthplace of Sir James Young Simpson (1811) the inventor of chloroform as an anaesthetic and in 1850 the worlds first paraffin refinery was developed here by Dr James ‘Paraffin’ Young (1811-83) Bathgate was awarded Burgh of Barony in 1661 although the origins date back to the 1100’s. A Royal Castle was built c1316 given as a dowry by Robert the Bruce to his daughter Marjorie on her marriage; a few ruins can be found on the local golf course. This popular tourist destination has a hotel and holiday accommodation, shops and a Sports and Fitness Centre with multi sports arena, indoor bowling, roller skating and a 9-hole golf course. The Bennie Museum opened in 1989 in the oldest row of cottages in the town and tells the story of Bathgate’s heritage and Ballencrieff Fishery is a fly fishery with trout angling and equipment hire. Cairnpapple Hill is a prehistoric ceremonial and burial site dating from 300-1400BC, standing approximately 1000 feet above sea-level it has spectacular views over east-central Scotland. Beecraigs Country Park is nestled high in the Bathgate Hills and the annual Highland Games are held in Meadow Park each May.
Attraction
Budget
Premier Inn Livingston (Bathgate) *book online*
Care Home
Classes
Dance - West Lothian Dance Academy
Yoga - Jenni Connaughton
Club
Dentist
Bathgate Smile Centre
Community Dental Service
George Street Dental Practice
Doctor
Armadale Medical Group Practice
Blackburn Health Centre
Kingsgate Medical Centre
Simpson Medical Group
Estate Agent
Caesar & Howie
Century 21
Kirkton Estates Ltd
Golf Club
Market
Pub and Bar
Glenwmavis TavernsGreen Tree Tavern
Livery Lounge
Masons Arms
Newlands
Railway Tavern
Royal Bar
Westport Tavern
Restaurant
Amore
Bruntonside
Cottage (The)
Gianni's
India Cottage
School
Seafield Infant School
Whitdale Primary School
Windyknowe Primary School
Solicitor
Bathgate Family Law Practice
Gable & Co
Taxi
Lothian Radio CarsVet
Shops
Blazing Blooms
Boots
Alex Speedie Butchers
Mill Garden Centre
Ridgeview Nursery
R D Rintoul
Whitburn Bird & Aquatic Centre
James White
Jones & Hoyland
Organic World (Scotland) Ltd
Hallmark Cards
Silver Thistle Beads
Places to Stay near Bathgate
Premier Inn Livingston (Bathgate) (1.44 miles)
Located within easy reach of the M8, only 25 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh, 30 minutes to the centre of Glasgow and 25 minutes to Stirling. It's perfect for both business and leisure guests. ... More | visit websiteOsprey Guest House (2.15 miles)
Belsyde Country House (3.71 miles)
Located between Edinburgh & Glasgow and sitting in it's own romantic, peaceful and secluded grounds in rolling countryside, it commands outstanding views northwards over the Forth Estuary to the Ochil Hills and Highlands. Nearby is ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Livingston (M8, Jct3) (4.62 miles)
Conveniently located for Livingston North train station. For shops and local amenities Livingston town centre is only 2 miles away. Our Livingston (M8, Jct3) Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, incredibly comfy beds in every room ... More | visit websiteTravelodge Livingston (4.93 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Houstoun House (5.11 miles)
A Warm Welcome to the Macdonald Houstoun House,
Edinburgh West .
Set within 20 acres of mature woodlands, the hotel comprises a 16th Century tower house and steading. Retaining its original character and offering exclusivity and ... More
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The Wheelhouse (5.23 miles)
Click here to book this cottage with Hoseasons
Nestled at the end of a secluded, private track and overlooking the beautiful River Avon, this lovingly restored former watermill provides the ultimate romantic hideaway. The sights ... More
Star and Garter Hotel (5.52 miles)
The Star and Garter Hotel, Linlithgow, where you haste to the welcome and prolong the goodbyes. The hotel is within walking distance of Mary Queen of Scots Birthplace, Linlithgow Palace, located at the eastern end ... More | visit website
Thornton (5.60 miles)
Thornton offers 2 cosy, comfortable bedrooms for guests: 1 twin & 1 double (both ensuite).
The rooms have hairdryer, TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and other thoughtful touches to make you feel ... More
Bonsyde House Hotel (6.86 miles)
The Bonsyde House Hotel is an elegant and historic Scottish country Hotel. Bonsyde House Hotel is a grade 2 listed building set on a hillside above the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow: birthplace ... More
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