Blackburn, West Lothian
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| Blackburn | |
  Blackburn shown within Scotland |
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| Population | 4,761 (2001 Census) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Council area | West Lothian |
| Lieutenancy area | West Lothian |
| Constituent country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BATHGATE |
| Postcode district | EH47 |
| Dialling code | 01506 |
| Police | Lothian and Borders |
| Fire | Lothian and Borders |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| European Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Linlithgow and East Falkirk |
| Scottish Parliament | Linlithgow |
| List of places: UK • Scotland | |
Blackburn is a small town in West Lothian, Scotland with a population of approximately 4800. It is situated about 20 miles from Edinburgh along the old M8 towards Glasgow.
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[edit] Etymology
Blackburn means "the black burn (stream)", from Old English blæc "black" and burna "stream". The name was recorded as Blachebrine in 1152.
[edit] Other towns nearby
Blackburn is 5 miles from Livingston, and is also near to Bathgate.
[edit] Educational facilities
The town is well known for St. Kentigern's Academy, which is a large secondary school, and its catchment area includes the surrounding areas of West Lothian.
[edit] Sport
[edit] Football
Blackburn is home to the junior football club Blackburn United who play at Murrayfield Park near the centre of the town.
[edit] External links
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