Whitburn and Blackburn

More West Lothian women are getting the skills they need for work, thanks to a course that helps them overcome the specific hurdles they face.

A significant programme of work has been agreed to ensure St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn can remain operational for pupils and staff.

Talented West Lothian school pupils have been showing their literary skills to create their very own book and magazine.

A £30 million proposal to secure the long-term future of St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn has been supported.

Mansewood Crescent will be closed between number 10 and 12 for carriageway works

Parking will be suspended on East Main Street from the junction of Rattray Gardens to outside number 41a (both sides) for BT works

The C15 will be closed from the junction with A904 (opposite Abercorn House) to the junction with B9080 (Twelvemile Lodge) for tree cutting

Blackburn library information

Blackburn Partnership Centre is a £8.2 million, joint development between West Lothian Council and NHS Lothian.

Located in the village of East Whitburn this is a small facility that caters for all age groups, activities and events.

Ian Tennant Library information

Polkemmet Country Park is a popular 68 hectare (168 acre) visitor attraction near Whitburn. The Park offers beautiful woodland and riverside walks, play area and picnic areas with seating. West Lothian Leisure operate the golf course, driving range and Visitor Centre within the Park.

Designated in 2007 as West Lothian's first Local Nature Reserve (LNR), Easter Inch Moss and Seafield Law is a 143 hectare site situated between Blackburn and Seafield. This ecologically valuable area combines both a peat bog and a oil shale bing that has been restructured like a natural hill.

Councillor Jim Dickson (Scottish National Party) is a representative of Whitburn and Blackburn.

Councillor Mary Dickson (Scottish National Party) is a representative of Whitburn and Blackburn.

Councillor George Paul (Labour and Co-operative Party) is a representative of Whitburn and Blackburn.

Councillor Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour and Co-operative Party) is a representative of Whitburn and Blackburn.

Here you will find the contact details and information for Blackburn Primary School including School Improvement Plan, School Standards and Quality Report and HMIE report (where applicable)

Here you will find the contact details for Blackburn Primary School Autism Resource.

Here you will find the contact details and information for Connolly School Campus including School Improvement Plan, School Standards and Quality Report and HMIE report (where applicable).

Youth group for Boys

Guides is an exciting and varied programme designed to inspire and challenge girls from 10-14. Regular meetings take place each week in Whitburn plus other events and trips outside of the meeting place including day trips, community events, weekend camps and much more!

Let people know about the group you are involved in by adding it to our listings, which gives details on a wide range of groups, clubs and societies active in West Lothian.

Hypnobirthing Antenatal Classes, Pregnancy Relaxation Classes, Mindful Breastfeeding, Mindful Baby Classes - all available either as group classes or private 121.