Kirknewton

Royal Air Force Kirknewton, otherwise known as RAF Kirknewton, is a Royal Air Force station at Whitemoss, a mile south east of , .
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Aerodrome
  • Description: Royal Air Force airfield in West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Also known as: “Kirknewton Airfield” and “RAF Kirknewton”
  • Address: Kirknewton, EH27 8DB

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kirknewton railway station and Jupiter Artland.

Railway station
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is a railway station serving the village of in , , Opened as Kirknewton in February 1848, the station was renamed Midcalder and Kirknewton after two months, before becoming Midcalder in 1855.

Park
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is a contemporary sculpture park and art gallery outside the city of , Scotland. Foundation is a registered charity that is supported by classes, workshops, events, ticket sales, and donations.

Archaeological site
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, usually known as Hatton House, was a Scottish baronial mansion set in a park, with extensive estates in the vicinity of , in the west of City Council area, Scotland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kirknewton and Wilkieston.

Village
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is a village formerly in the county of and, since 1975, in , Scotland. The population of the Community Council district is 2200, which includes the village and surrounding areas.

Village
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is a small village in , Scotland. It is located on the A71 road, 0.93 miles north of , 1.2 miles south-west of and 6.2 miles east of Livingston.

Hamlet
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is a village on the border between the City of Edinburgh council area and , Scotland. It is situated on the A71 road. is home to approximately twenty houses and also Hatton Tennis Club.

Kirknewton

Latitude
55.8746° or 55° 52′ 29″ north
Longitude
-3.4016° or 3° 24′ 6″ west
Elevation
669 feet (204 metres)
Operator
Royal Air Force
Open location code
9C7RVHFX+R9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1210824675
Open­Street­Map feature
aeroway=­aerodrome
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­military
Open­Street­Map feature
military=­airfield
Geo­Names ID
11711241
Wiki­data ID
Q7275421
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