Broxburn
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Broxburn (Scottish Gaelic: Srath Bhroc, pronounced [ˈs̪ɾa ˈvɾɔʰk]) is a town in West Lothian, Scotland. It is 12 miles (19 km) from the West End of Edinburgh, 5 miles (8.0 km) from Edinburgh Airport and 5 miles (8.0 km) to the north of Livingston. Originally a village known as Easter Strathbock in the medieval period, by 1600, the village had become known as Broxburn. The area developed rapidly during the Victorian era as a result of industralisation related to shale oil extraction. While much of the industry in the area is now diminished, the town has continued to grow following new residential development, resulting in Broxburn forming a conurbation with neighbouring Uphall. It lies just to the south of Winchburgh.
Broxburn
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The junction of East and West Main Street in central Broxburn | |
Location within West Lothian | |
Population | 15,970 (mid-2020 est.)[1] |
OS grid reference | NT081722 |
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Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Broxburn |
Postcode district | EH52 |
Dialling code | 01506 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
55.934°N 3.471°W / 55.934; -3.471 |