Polbeth
G. ''Poll'' - pool ''beithe'' - birch tree "birch pool" is a former
oil shale mining village located about a mile from
West Calder
West Calder ( sco, Wast Cauder, gd, Caladar an Iar) is a village in the council area of West Lothian, Scotland, located four miles west of Livingston. Historically it is within the County of Midlothian. The village was an important centre in th ...
, and not far from
Livingston,
West Lothian, Scotland.
Five Sisters
A mile to the west of the village are the Five Sisters
Shale Bings, a local landmark an
scheduled monument(). The bings rise to a height of , some above the surrounding area, and are the spoil tips from the oil shale industry that was a feature of the area.
Five Sisters Zoo Park
The Five Sisters Zoo Park () is located on the edge of the village and has animals such as a lion and wolves.
Polbeth Harwood Church
Harwood Church was one of two Church of Scotland churches in West Calder. The other was in Polbeth, and the two churches were amalgamated.
Worship in Polbeth took place in what previously had been the Engine House of Shale Pit 26. When mining ceased in the community the Engine House was converted into what is now known as Polbeth Hall. Worship took place here while the new church was being built.
Notable people
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Rhys McCabe
Rhys McCabe (born 24 July 1992) is a Scottish footballer and coach who plays as a central midfielder, and is the player-manager for Airdrieonians.
McCabe started his senior career with Rangers. McCabe has also played for Dunfermline Athletic ...
, footballer currently player-manager of
Airdrieonians
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Shelley Kerr
Michelle Kerr (born 15 October 1969) is a Scottish football manager and former player who is currently the English Football Association's technical lead for women's national teams. As a player Kerr was a powerful centre back, who captained ...
, former footballer. Current coach of the women's Scottish national football team.
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Callum Fordyce
Callum Fordyce (born 23 June 1992) is a Scottish people, Scottish professional association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football)#Centre-back, centre-back, and is a Player-coach, player-assistant manager for Airdrie ...
, footballer currently playing for
Airdrieonians
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Billy Hartman
Billy Hartman (born 1957) is a Scottish actor, well known for playing the part of Terry Woods on ITV's ''Emmerdale'' from 1995 until his character was killed off in 2011 after 16 years.
Career
Together with ''Emmerdale'' co-stars Steve Ha ...
, actor
References
External links
Polbeth Harwood Church
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Villages in West Lothian