Kirknewton
Kirknewton is a town formerly in the area of Midlothian and, since 1975, in West Lothian, Scotland. The population of the Kirknewton Community Council area is 2200, which includes the village and also surrounding areas. It lies southern of the A71 from Edinburgh to Livingston, and north of the A70, the top-level road that leaves the north side of the Pentland Hills from Edinburgh to Carnwath and also Lanark. Much of the village stands back from the B7031, which connects both major "A" roads.