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Stoneyburn

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Stoneyburn — village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.

Stoneyburn, towns & cities in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Addiewell · 1.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Stoneyburn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,980 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8480°, -3.6310°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Stoneyburn is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. The village was the site of a large coalmine, since discontinued. Nearby towns include Bathgate, Whitburn, Addiewell and Blackburn. Around two thousand people inhabit the village (2022), which is around 1+1⁄2 miles (2.5 kilometres) in length, clustered around the B7015 to Fauldhouse and Livingston.

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Background

History

In 1850, the Longridge and Bathgate Extension Railway was laid on the western side of Stoneyburn. The nearest station was Foulshiels railway station but it was only in operation from 1850 to 1852. Stoneyburn house is a small 17th century manor house in the village with a datestone dating back to 1655.

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Coordinates
55.8480, -3.6310
District
West Lothian
Postcode
EH47 8AY
Parliamentary constituency
Livingston
Population
1,980
Nearest railway station
Addiewell1.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stoneyburn?
Stoneyburn is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH47 8AY).
Is Stoneyburn free to visit?
Yes, Stoneyburn is free to enter.
How do I get to Stoneyburn?
The nearest railway station is Addiewell, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH47 8AY.