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About West Calder

West Calder lies in West Lothian, about 20 miles southwest of Edinburgh via the A71. This former shale oil town sits between the Pentland Hills and Forth Valley, connected to the M8 and wider road network. With over 70 public EV chargers nearby and Edinburgh Airport 15 miles northeast, it serves both local residents and passing travellers. The distinctive red shale bings scattered across the landscape remain as monuments to the area's 19th-century oil extraction industry.

Where is West Calder on the map?

West Calder is in Scotland, at 55.852, -3.570 - about 5 km north-east of Longford Crofts.

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EV Chargers in West Calder

11 chargers

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Race a karting track generated from the real streets of West Calder.

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

Pub Crawl Golf: West Calder9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to West Calder?

The closest airport to West Calder is Edinburgh Airport, 25 km (about 24 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Airport.

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