Broxburn
in West Lothian of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.934 and -3.471 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 56' 2" and W -3° 28' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:33 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:08 am and 9:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Explore Broxburn

Broxburn in West Lothian (Scotland) with it's 15,360 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 335 mi (or 539 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Broxburn is now 10:33 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Broxburn, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Edinburgh Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Livingston, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Alloa and Glenrothes. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 41% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Jct3) Livingston (M8

Address
2,6 mi
DEER PARK AVENUE DEER PARK
EH54 8AD Livingston
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Macdonald Houstoun House

Address
1,8 mi
Edinburgh West
EH52 6JS Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Parkhead House

Address
3,8 mi
Abercorn Road
EH30 9SL South Queensferry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Norton House

Address
3,3 mi
Ingliston
EH28 8LX Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DAKOTA EDINBURGH

Address
4,4 mi
FERRYMUIR RETAIL PARK 1 SOUTH QUEENSFERRY
EH30 9QZ South Queensferry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

Address
6,2 mi
St. Margaret*s Head North Queensfe
1HP North Queensferry,Inverkeithing
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mercure Livingston Hotel

Address
3,6 mi
Almondview Livingston
EH54 6QB EDINBURGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bankton House Hotel

Address
4,3 mi
Murieston
EH54 9aq Livingston
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE EDINBURGH AIRPORT RATHO STATI

Address
3,0 mi
RATHO PARK GLASGOW ROAD
EH28 8PP EDINBURGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE LIVINGSTON

Address
4,1 mi
THE HUB ALMONDVALE CRESCENT
EH54 6QX Livingston
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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QQLX 190 SCOTLAND - Livingston - Houstoun Industrial Estate - Street View Car 2014

Published: October 25, 2014
Length: 43:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: QQLX - Street View Car


Mid Calder Gala 2011 Dance Exhibition

Published: June 03, 2011
Length: 53:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MidCalderDance

Mid Calder School of Dance stage a demonstration at the mid Calder Gala 2011. Set to East of Eden's 1971 classic, 'Jig-a-Jig'.


Gala Day Parade In East Calder

Published: June 09, 2012
Length: 07:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wynonokwahu

This is the Gala Day parade in East Calder 09/06/2012.


Erics N Gauge Railway

Published: March 29, 2015
Length: 06:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pauluksteam

15 minute documentary of an N Gauge Model Railway. Steam and modern traction mixed. Owned at the time of filming by Eric Illingworth of Falkirk Model Railway Club. Originally designed by Peter...


Pumpherston 0 Blackburn United 1

Published: January 17, 2012
Length: 50:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BUFCWebsite

14th January 2012 East Region South Division match report at http://blackburnunited.homestead.com/P_14thJAN12.html.


Pumpherston Jun 3 - 1 Haddington Ath (25 Sep 10)

Published: September 26, 2010
Length: 41:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rob Sykes

East Region South Division.


broxburn bing (xr400)

Published: February 09, 2008
Length: 58:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: bikerboy426

helmetcam on broxburn bing.


Camlachie Loyal Star Flute Band @ Broxburn Parade 2013

Published: April 27, 2013
Length: 59:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ScottishLoyalists

Footage of Camlachie Loyal Star Flute Band at Broxburn Loyalists annual band parade on Friday the 26th of April 2013.


pride of the grange volunteers flute band broxburn parade 09

Published: April 21, 2009
Length: 51:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OwenTodd1


broxburn bing ,jan 2006 (part 2)

Published: December 24, 2008
Length: 04:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bikerboy426

busy day up brox with the loonies, it wasnt me filming it was the inverness boyz, they were shakin a bit lol.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pumpherston

Pumpherston is a small dormitory village in West Lothian, Scotland. Originally a small industrial village to the nearby shale mine and works, it now adjoins the new town of Livingston, which was constructed alongside Pumpherston in the late 1960s and quickly grew much larger than its neighbours.

Located at 55.9167, -3.48333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in West Lothian

Drambuie

Drambuie is a sweet, golden coloured 40% ABV liqueur made from malt whisky, honey, herbs, and spices. Produced in Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland, it is served straight, on the rocks, or added to mixed drinks such as the Rusty Nail. In 2009, Drambuie launched The Royal Legacy of 1745, an upscale malt whisky liqueur. The 40% alcohol by volume spirit won the Drinks International Travel Retail Award for Best Travel Retail Drinks Launch at the TFWA, Cannes, France in October 2009.

Located at 55.9387, -3.44348 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Scottish liqueurs, Herbal liqueurs, Honey liqueurs and spirits, Scottish malt whisky, 1893 introductions, Scottish brands, West Lothian, Clan Mackinnon, Bacardi

Kwik Fit

Kwik Fit is a car servicing and repair company, specialising in tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT testing, car servicing, air-conditioning recharge, oil changes and windscreen repair. They are the leading fast-fit supplier of tyres in the UK with over 600 Kwik Fit centres.

Located at 55.9342, -3.45333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Automotive companies of Scotland, Automotive repair shops, CVC Capital Partners companies, 1971 establishments in Scotland, Companies established in 1971, Companies based in West Lothian, Companies based in Edinburgh

Winchburgh

Winchburgh is a village in the Council area of West Lothian, Scotland. It is located approximately 10 miles west of the city-centre of Edinburgh, 6 miles east of Linlithgow and 3 miles northeast of Broxburn.

Located at 55.9597, -3.46417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in West Lothian

Our Lady's High School, Broxburn

Our Lady's High School, Broxburn was a former Roman Catholic High School located in the western part of Broxburn, West Lothian in Scotland. It was a state funded High School that educated Roman Catholic children and young adults mainly from the areas of Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station and Winchburgh. The School Motto was 'Mea Gloria Fides' which translates from Latin as Faith Is My Glory.

Located at 55.9325, -3.4825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct secondary schools in West Lothian, Defunct Roman Catholic secondary schools in Scotland, Educational institutions disestablished in 1994, 1994 disestablishments in Scotland, Broxburn, West Lothian

A899 road

The A899 is a road in West Lothian, Scotland, connecting Broxburn to Livingston. It runs from the East Mains Industrial Estate, through Broxburn town centre and along to Uphall, where it turns up to the Deer Park Roundabout, where it becomes a dual carriageway running through the town of Livingston.

Located at 55.9344, -3.451 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Scotland, Transport in West Lothian

Niddry Castle

Niddry Castle is a fourteenth century tower house near Winchburgh, West Lothian, Scotland. It is situated near the Union Canal, and is adjacent to a large oil shale "bing", or waste heap. The tower was built around 1500 by Lord Seton. Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed here 2 May 1568, after her escape from captivity in Loch Leven Castle. George Seton, 7th Lord Seton garrisoned the castle in support of Queen Mary in 1572 during the civil war in Scotland.

Located at 55.9537, -3.44873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in West Lothian, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in West Lothian, Listed castles in Scotland

Drumshoreland railway station

Drumshoreland railway station was a railway station in West Lothian, Scotland. It was located on the Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway.

Located at 55.921, -3.4647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in West Lothian, Railway stations opened in 1849, Railway stations closed in 1951

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
براکسبرن, Srath Bhroc, Broksbernas, Broxburn i West Lothian, Broaxburn, Броксберн