Bathgate

Bathgate is a town in West Lothian, Scotland, on the M8 motorway five miles west of Livingston.

Related Topics:
West Lothian - Scotland - M8 motorway - Mile - Livingston

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Bathgate is home to the famous Cairnpapple Hill, a historic burial site: http://www.ancient-scotland.co.uk/site.php?a=36 Bathgate was the home of James Young Simpson.

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One of the town's major benefactors was John Newland, who emigrated to the West Indies where he became a rich planter. His benefaction allowed the establishment of Bathgate Academy which was founded in 1833. He is remembered today by an annual pageant.

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See also: Bathgate Lorry Plant

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