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About Bathgate

Bathgate lies on the M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow, making it a natural stopping point for cross-country journeys. The town offers excellent EV charging with around 90 fast chargers nearby, plus good rail links to both cities. The standout feature is the Bennie Museum, housed in a beautiful red sandstone Carnegie Library building with its original Edwardian clock tower.

Where is Bathgate on the map?

Bathgate is in Scotland, at 55.902, -3.644 - about 11 km north of Longford Crofts.

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EV Chargers in Bathgate

12 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in Bathgate

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Bathgate. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Bathgate9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Bathgate?

The closest airport to Bathgate is Edinburgh Airport, 20 km (about 22 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Airport.

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