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The residential area of Adambrae is a relatively new area, construction starting in late 1998. However, the name Adambrae was that of a farm further down the burn's course under Livingston centre. The farm was located just beside the site of the present-day Boulevard public house. This can be seen on
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Adambrae is one of two cemeteries located in Livingston but is the only one currently open for public burial. The cemetery was opened in June 1990 and is managed by West Lothian Council. In 2014, the cemetery was in the news when it was revealed that the body of a man had been buried in the wrong
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The residential area of Adambrae was originally named Adambrae Parks and was just two streets, Heatherfield Glade and Sundew Glade, but has grown over the years. All the streets in Adambrae have "Glade" in their name.
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There is no primary school within Adambrae. The local catchment for primary schools are Bankton Primary School and St Ninians RC Primary School, which are located in the Dedridge area of Livingston.
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that was in production in the early 19th century. Adambrae mill was said to have been established in 1730 by a Mr Mitchell of nearby Alderstone.
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The local high schools are St. Margaret's Academy and James Young High School, which are a 30-minute walk and a 10-minute walk, respectively.
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The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Mid-Calder With Some Account of the Religious House of Torphichen, Founded Upon Record
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The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Mid-Calder With Some Account of the Religious House of Torphichen, Founded Upon Record
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plot and this was unnoticed for 15 months. In March 2021, the cemetery was heavy vandalised with 20 headstones damaged.
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Adambrae is located south-west of Livingston Town Centre and is bordered to the south by the
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which provide an area for walks and biking: and to the north Charlesfield Road
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Adambrae cemetery is the only cemetery open to public burial in Livingston
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Scots Magazine, and Edinburgh Literary Miscellany Volume 74
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There is a children's play area located in Adambrae.
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Livingston
Ordnance Survey
Land Registry
Paper mill
A71
Bellsquarry
Dedridge
Wilderness woods
Kirkton
residents association
"Adambrae"
National Library of Scotland


"Cemeteries and Crematorium: Adambrae"
"Two bodies to be reburied at Adambrae Cemetery in Livingston"
"Anger in West Lothian as 'more than 20' headstones pulled down in Adambrae Cemetery"
"Homepage"
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Livingston, West Lothian
Adambrae
Bellsquarry
Craigshill
Deans
Dedridge
Eliburn
Howden

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