Fauldhouse, West Lothian

Flower Delivery to Fauldhouse with Clare Florist

For a town that is located close to the centre of the central belt in Scotland, Fauldhouse still emanates the feeling of a remote town. It is situated close to the extreme south western tip of West Lothian and has an upland setting. A large village, Fauldhouse provides access to the A71 – which is just less than a mile to the south – and the M8 motorway which is located about three miles to its north. Fauldhouse is served by the railway line linking Glasgow and Edinburgh through Shotts.

Unlike other village villages who formed their character based on a link to a particular industry, Fauldhouse lay near the boundary of areas where different industries were dominant. As a result, much of its surrounding landscape were affected. Major industries, especially during the 1800s and the 1900s, included mining and ironstone extraction. Additionally, there were limestone and sandstone quarries in the area.

Although the town may look like it got left behind during the last ten years of the 20th century, you'll find a lot of character in this town. Plus, it's got a core that is attractive. There is a triangular green with lots of Fauldhouse flowers and trees that provides a focal point where Main Street meets Sheephouse Hill.

Main Street itself is an attraction on its own with several charming buildings in it. You'll also find different delights across town, one in particular being the very impressive Crofthead Primary School Building in Sheephouse Hill. The equally impressive Eastfield Park is also worth the visit and is home to the Fauldhouse Victoria Cricket Club.

HISTORY

The name Fauldhouse is derived from “house on the fallow land” which is in reference to the town's upland location. Evidence shows that there were farmstead villages where dairy cattle grazed during the Middle Ages. There are also records of the town supplying butter and cheese to the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of Jerusalem – its owners – based at Torphichen Preceptory.

The small settlement was labelled as “Fallas” on a map during the 1600s, and that name looks to have been the town's alternative name. Another way of interpreting it is that's the way visitors rendered the way they heard it being said.

The town adopted fixed the spelling to Fauldhouse when a post office was established in the mid 1800s.

So, whether you want to spend a romantic getaway or just a short holiday, know that there's always a place you can stay in, be it a bed and breakfast, a hotel or even a guest house. Of course, if going for a romantic holiday, fill the air with romance when you send flowers to Fauldhouse. You'll surely make the even for special!

If you know of anyone in town whom you'd like to greet a happy birthday or say thanks too, why not send flowers to Fauldhouse? We have an outstanding collection that would suit just any occasion. So, order flowers for delivery to Fauldhouse and we'll make sure they receive it the next day!

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