Blackburn | |
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The approach to Blackburn from the south | |
Location within West Lothian | |
Population | 5,730 (2022)[1] |
OS grid reference | NS985655 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BATHGATE |
Postcode district | EH47 |
Dialling code | 01506 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Blackburn is a town[2] in West Lothian, Scotland, near both Bathgate and Livingston, two of the larger towns in the county. It is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Edinburgh and 25 miles (40 km) east of Glasgow on the old A8 road.