Summary
Craigshill is a residential area in the east of Livingston, Scotland. To the west is the A899, with Howden, Ladywell and Knightsridge beyond it, to the south is the village of Mid Calder, and to the north is Houston Industrial Estate and the village of Pumpherston.
Craigshill
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  Craigshill Location within West Lothian | |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LIVINGSTON |
| Dialling code | 01506 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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History edit
Craigshill was the first part of Livingston to be constructed after it was designated to be a New Town, starting in 1966.[1] Prior to this, the oldest surviving building in the area is Craigsfarm, located just next to Riverside Primary School and nowadays used as a community centre.[2]
Areas edit
The area is divided into six sections with the addresses named on themes: the "Grove"s are all named after trees, the "Street"s after Australian cities and towns, the "Drive"s are named after rivers, the "Walk"s are named after lochs, the "Park"s after local hills and the "Court"s after writers.[1]
Schools edit
Craigshill has three primary schools - Letham, Riverside and Beatlie (formerly Almondbank Primary). Almondbank Library is next to Craigshill Shopping Mall[3] and The Co-operative Food (Formerly Somerfield, Kwik Save).
Sites edit
To the north of the area, the Livingston Squadron of the Air Training Corps (2535) meet in Maple Grove. Craigshill also has two public houses - The Stirrup Stane and The Tower - and a Masonic Hall home of Lodge Almondvale 1658 on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland.
Livingston Rugby Club are based in the district, with their ground next to the River Almond, along with the Xcite Craigswood sports centre,[4] Livingston Boxing Club and Letham Bowling Club.
Transport edit
The nearest station to Craigshill is Uphall which is on the North Clyde Line.
Religion edit
Craigshill is also the home to three churches. St. Columba's Church was demolished in June 2010.
Craigshill is home to West Lothian's first mosque.[1]
Notable people edit
- Ian Colquhoun (author) grew up in and was educated in Craigshill
- David Martindale, football manager (Livingston F.C.) grew up in the district[5]
Primary sources edit
- Wills, E (1996) Livingston: the Making of a Scottish New Town
- Cowling, D (1997) An Essay for Today: the Scottish New Towns 1947-1997
References edit
- ^ a b c Craigshill, Gazetteer for Scotland
- ^ About Us, Craigsfarm Community Hub
- ^ About the Mall, Craigshill Shopping Mall
- ^ Xcite Craigswood, West Lothian Leisure
- ^ Livingston boss David Martindale says 'judge me on who I am now' as he awaits SFA approval, Brian McLauchlin, BBC Sport, 21 December 2020
External links edit
Media related to Craigshill at Wikimedia Commons
