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Renting in West Lothian

West Lothian council area stretches from Edinburgh's west boundary to East Dunbartonshire along Scotland's central belt. A mixture of rural, urban and suburban areas, West Lothian provides homes for many commuters to Edinburgh's city centre as well as thriving neighbourhoods for families.

Livingston is West Lothian's key urban centre. As a 1960s 'new town' Livingston has played a key role in the development of the central belt between Edinburgh and Glasgow. With a population of around 55,000 Livingston is popular amongst families as a place to live many of its residents commute to nearby Edinburgh (approx 20 miles). Mostly modern or new build developments, Livingston is a popular place to find flats to rent in Livingston. Livingston is known especially for the Almondvale Shopping Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet Centre, both of which attract shoppers from local areas and further afield. Livingston town centre itself is home to Livingston FC, the largest employer in the area, BSkyB, and West Lothian College. Also of course, 2007 X-Factor Winner Leon Jackson hails from Livingston!

Bathgate is a town 5 miles west of Livingston with around 15000 residents. Although the settlement dates back to as far as the 1100s, known then as "Batket" or 'boar wood', the architecture of flats and houses in the area are characterised by new build developments, many of which are popular buy-to-let flats to rent in Bathgate. 1986 saw the popular re-opening of the Edinburgh-Bathgate railway line and this is soon to be extended to Airdrie and Glasgow by 2010. Bathgate again is popular with families living in modern semi-detached houses to rent or bungalows and commuters who enjoy the accessibility of the M8 motorway. One of Bathgate's most famous residents is the actor David Tennant who starred in Doctor Who and Harry Potter.

Broxburn is a small town around 5 miles west of Edinburgh's Airport and sits on the Union Canal. Broxburn is also known as a commuter town with again easy access to the M8 and close proximity to Edinburgh. Broxburn's rich history in the mining of shale oil from 1820 means its architecture is a mix of historic Victorian buildings with more modern property developments, including both new and traditional houses to rent in Broxburn. Glenmorangie whiskey company has located its headquarters in Broxburn and is one of the largest employers in the area.

Linlithgow is found some 20 miles outside of Edinburgh on the Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line. Rich in history, Linlithgow has maintained a sense of identity and a prosperous town centre despite it's commuter town status. Linlithgow is a popular place to find a house or flats to rent in Linlithgow amongst families due to the high quality of its schools. Linlithgow Loch is the centre for recreational activities while Linlithgow's chief historic attraction is the remains of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of James V and Mary Queen of Scots.