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Polbeth
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| country | Scotland |
| official_name | Polbeth |
| label_position | left |
| population | |
| population_ref | () |
| static_image_name | Polbeth from the air (geograph 3722468).jpg |
| static_image_caption | An aerial view of Polbeth |
| os_grid_reference | NT025645 |
| map_type | Scotland |
| coordinates | |
| gaelic_name | Poll Beithe |
| scots_name | Powbeth |
| community_scotland | Polbeth |
| civil_parish | West Calder |
| unitary_scotland | West Lothian |
| lieutenancy_scotland | West Lothian |
| post_town | WEST CALDER |
| postcode_district | EH55 |
| postcode_area | EH |
| dial_code | 01506 |
| constituency_westminster | Livingston |
| constituency_scottish_parliament | Almond Valley |
Polbeth (; G. Poll - pool beithe - birch tree "birch pool") is a former oil shale mining village located about a mile from West Calder, and not far from Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.
Five Sisters
A mile to the west of the village are the Five Sisters Shale Bings, a local landmark and scheduled monument (). The bings rise to a height of 720 ft, some 230 ft above the surrounding area, and are the spoil tips from the oil shale industry that was a feature of the area.
Five Sisters Zoo Park
The Five Sisters Zoo Park is located on the edge of the village and has animals such as a lion and wolves.
Polbeth Harwood Church
Harwood Church was one of two Church of Scotland churches in West Calder. The other was in Polbeth, and the two churches were amalgamated.
Worship in Polbeth took place in what previously had been the Engine House of Shale Pit 26. When mining ceased in the community the Engine House was converted into what is now known as Polbeth Hall. Worship took place here while the new church was being built.
Notable people
- Rhys McCabe, former footballer.
- Shelley Kerr, former footballer. Current coach of the women's Scottish national football team.
- Callum Fordyce, footballer currently playing for Airdrieonians
- Billy Hartman, actor
References
References
- {{Scottish settlement population citation
- "How to Find Us | Five Sisters Zoo | Get up close and personal at West Calder's premier wildlife attraction".
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