West Lothian (also Known As Linlithgowshire)
| Burgh | Date of adoption of police system |
Earlier burghal history | Post Union parliamentary burgh status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linlithgow royal burgh | 1866 | Royal burgh from c. 1138 | One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918 |
| Queensferry royal burgh | 1882 | Royal burgh 1636 | One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918 |
| Armadale burgh | 1864 | None | None |
| Bathgate burgh | 1865 | Burgh of barony 1663 | None |
| Bo'ness burgh | 1883 | Burgh of regality 1668 | None |
| Whitburn burgh | 1861 | None | None |
Read more about this topic: List Of Burghs In Scotland
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And a man with his back to the East.”
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