Polbeth
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Polbeth ( ; G. Poll - pool beithe - birch tree "birch pool") is a former oil shale mining village located about a mile from West Calder, and not far from Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.
Polbeth ( ; G. Poll - pool beithe - birch tree "birch pool") is a former oil shale mining village located about a mile from West Calder, and not far from Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. ==Five Sisters== A mile to the west of the village are the Five Sisters Shale Bings, a local landmark and scheduled monument ( ). The bings rise to a height of , some above the surrounding area, and are the spoil tips from the oil shale industry that was a feature of the area. ==Five Sisters Zoo Park== The Five Sisters Zoo Park is located on the edge of the village and has animals such as a lion and wolves. ==Notable people== Rhys McCabe, former footballer. Shelley Kerr, former footballer. Current coach of the women's Scottish national football team. Callum Fordyce, footballer currently playing for Airdrieonians Billy Hartman, actor ==References== ==External links== Polbeth Harwood Church
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