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About Blackridge

Blackridge sits in West Lothian between Edinburgh and Glasgow, connected by the A89 which runs straight through town. It's a handy stop for longer Scottish tours or a base for exploring the central belt, with the M8 accessible via Harthill for onward journeys. The town's elevated position offers decent views across the lowlands toward the Pentlands. You'll find over 100 fast charging points in the area for electric vehicles. Most notably, Blackridge lies on an old drove road where Highland cattle once passed through on their way to southern markets.

Where is Blackridge on the map?

Blackridge is in Scotland, at 55.885, -3.775 - about 11 km north-east of Salsburgh.

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The closest airport to Blackridge is Edinburgh Airport, 34 km (about 31 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Airport.

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