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Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley

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About

Fauldhouse sits in the Breich Valley ward, an area of West Lothian defined by its post-industrial landscape and open moorland. The settlement itself is a former mining village, with its layout and housing reflecting this heritage. The land is largely agricultural beyond the village, with fields giving way to the rougher ground of the Pentland Hills foothills to the south.

The area is traversed by the Breich Water, a burn that flows eastward and gives the valley its name. This is a setting of functional infrastructure, including the M8 motorway which runs along the northern edge, connecting the region to wider central Scotland. Local activity centres on community facilities and the remaining local businesses that serve the resident population.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.