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Boghall
Boghall is located in West Lothian
Boghall
Boghall
OS grid reference NS994682
Civil parish
  • Bathgate
Council area
Lieutenancy area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town BATHGATE
Postcode district EH48
Dialling code 01506
Police Lothian and Borders
Fire Lothian and Borders
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
  • Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Scottish Parliament
  • Linlithgow
List of places
UK
Scotland
55°53′49″N 3°36′29″W / 55.897°N 03.608°W / 55.897; -03.608

Boghall is a community located in West Lothian, Scotland. It was built in the early 1960s and can be found just to the east of Bathgate. Boghall is situated near Puir wives' brae, which is part of the beautiful Bathgate Hills.

What is Boghall Like?

Boghall offers many useful places and activities for its residents. It has a community centre, a post office, and several shops. You can find three corner shops, a Scotmid supermarket, and a pharmacy. There's also a chip shop and an Indian restaurant for tasty meals. If you're looking for something unique, there's a second-hand shop too.

Local Businesses and Food

One special place in Boghall is Boghall Butchers. This butcher shop is well-known and has won many awards for its delicious pies and other foods. It's a popular spot for locals to get fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Parks and Outdoor Fun

Boghall has five play parks where kids can have fun. One of the biggest is Kirkton Park. This community park has large green areas, perfect for playing sports or just relaxing. It also features a bandstand and a club for bowling and tennis. Every September, Kirkton Park hosts "Party in the Park," a small local festival that brings the community together.

Community and Faith

In the middle of the Boghall community stands the Boghall Parish Church of Scotland. This church holds weekly worship services. It also has a church hall where various activities take place throughout the week, offering a place for people to gather and connect.

Nearby Attractions

Just outside Boghall, you'll find the Pyramids business park. This area also includes a Toby Carvery restaurant, a Premier Inn hotel, and a petrol station. Many local people consider these places to be part of the wider Boghall area.

Famous Connections

Boghall is known for the Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band. This famous pipe band has strong ties to the area.

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