Uphall: Local History, Art and Golf

Uphall offers several clearly distinct points of interest to help you plan your trip: local history, site-specific art and golf. An event date may also play a part. If you’re looking for hotels in Uphall, you can start by organising your choice of destination around these interests: Would you like to explore historical connections, include the Heritage Art Trail in your plans, play golf or combine your trip with an evening of dancing? The following information will help you distinguish between these topics and find the information best suited to your plans.

Local history and historical points of interest

The permanent exhibition at Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum tells the local history of Broxburn and Uphall. A digital interactive display allows visitors to explore this history. The museum is step-free and has automatic entrance doors. Before your visit, check the council’s latest information on exhibition status and accessibility.

Uphall Conservation Area was designated in 1976 and centres on the historic village core along West Main Street, East Main Street and Ecclesmachan Road. The lower part of Uphall Kirk was established as the burial place of the Earls of Buchan. Houstoun House is a Category A listed building.

Heritage Art Trail and Route WL17

The Uphall & Broxburn Heritage Art Trail has twelve stops. Site-specific artworks can be found at numerous locations in Uphall and Broxburn. Uphall and Broxburn can be reached from Livingston, Edinburgh and further afield by regular public transport. Check the latest transport details before travelling.

Another route in the Core Paths network is WL17 Uphall to East Calder, which is included in West Lothian Council’s Core Paths Plan. If you plan to use this route, check the latest path conditions separately. This helps you distinguish the information about the art trail from that about Route WL17 when planning.

Events throughout the year

The West Lothian Branch holds social dances at Uphall South Parish Church Hall. Plan around the season: dancing takes place at 7:30 pm on the second Saturday of each month from October to April, and on Thursdays from May to the end of August. As the organisation’s plans may change, check the latest events calendar before travelling.

Uphall Gala Day was held for its 90th year in 2026 and is one of the village’s biggest traditions. The 90th year refers to the 2026 edition. Social dancing and Gala Day therefore represent different event themes, with a seasonal schedule available for the dance evenings.

Golf in Uphall

Visitors are welcome at Uphall Golf Club. The club has an 18-hole parkland golf course measuring 5,588 yards, with a par of 69. Course specifications may change over time, so check the club’s latest course details before making plans.

Golf lessons can be arranged in advance with resident golf professional Gordon Law. If golf is a focus of your trip, you can distinguish between the course facilities and a lesson arranged in advance. Together with local history, the art trail and event dates, this gives you a clear picture of the different themes to consider when choosing Uphall as a destination.

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For the wider travel overview: Lothian.