Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Mid Calder
Mid Calder — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mid Calder is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,340 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8918°, -3.4810°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Mid Calder (Scots: Mid Calder; Scottish Gaelic: Caladar Mheadhain) is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. It is located on a steep hill overlooking the River Almond and Calder Wood, around 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The settlement has been on a major crossroads since its origin some time in the 11th century.
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Background
History
In the 14th century, during the Wars of Scottish Independence, Sir James de Sandilands distinguished himself in the wars against the English. For his services he was rewarded with a royal charter of his lands by David II of Scotland. James was well connected and married Eleanor, the only daughter of Sir Archibald Douglas, Regent of Scotland. The gift included extensive estates in what is now West Lothian, and the Barony of Calder. After the Reformation in 1560, Sir James Sandilands, the head of the Sandilands family, was created Lord Torphichen. Since 1348 the family seat has been at Calder House, near to the middle of the village. of Calder.]] For centuries a large part of the economy of…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8918, -3.4810
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH53 0AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Population
- 3,340
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4115 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mid Calder (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Calder House, Caladar Meadhanach 445972.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mid Calder?
- Mid Calder is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH53 0AW).
- Is Mid Calder free to visit?
- Yes, Mid Calder is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mid Calder?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH53 0AW.