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Whitburn, West Lothian

Whitburn is a small town in West Lothian. Between the 18th and 20th century the town was dominated by mines with the largest being Polkemmet Colliery – which was closed in the 1980s. The town's population was boosted by the 1960s Glasgow overflow. The town is within the council area of West Lothian.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: West Lothian
Lat, Long: 55.866693,-3.6849952
Grid Reference: NS 9464 6500
Civil Parish: Whitburn CP
Council Area: West Lothian CA
Police Area: Scotland (The Lothians and Scottish Borders) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 49384
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Whitburn,_West_Lothian_49384

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