Fauldhouse

History

Settlements and farms within Fauldhouse have existed since, at least, the Middle Ages, and was known until the 19th century by the names Falas, Fallas, Fawlhous and Falhous. The first written mention of Fauldhouse was in 1523. A mine existed in the area as early as 1790. * Crofthead Quarry and mines (sandstone and iron ore), below the area now marked by Quarry road. Crofthead also included a brick works. Operations ceased in 1909 and the area was used as a rubbish dump by West Lothian County Council before returned to private ownership. * Fauldhousehills and Fallahills quarries (sandstone). * Braehead quarries (sandstone, coal and other minerals). * Shotts road colliery, established between 1864 and 1899. * Bridge-end colliery (coal). * Eastfield collieries (coal and iron ore). The central street, Main Street has a number of substantial ashlar stone cottages. These are known locally as the “Garibaldi Row”. In 1895, the Caledonia Hotel was built and served as a station hotel and cultural venue for the village. In 1908, a drill hall was built in the village and alter incorporated into the structure of the local mining institute. The hall had an indoor firing range and in 1914 the hall was base for "F" Company, 10th [Cyclist] Battalion, Royal Scots.

Geography

At 3.4 kilometers to the south east of Fauldhouse, overlooking the village, lies the Leven Seat hill. The hill has a height of 356 meters. Atop the hill there is a small statue of Buddha on the hill's trig point. The Leven Seat Klostoph Buddha used to sit on the water trough at the bottom of the hill. It was frequently carried to the trig point and back down but now sits permanently at the top. Over the years it has been painted white from its original grey and more recently, gold.

Most-observed species

• Common Wood-Pigeon

  Columba palumbus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  1,136
• Carrion Crow

  Corvus corone Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  1,103
• Eurasian Magpie

  Pica pica (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  982
• European Robin

  Erithacus rubecula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  944
• Western Jackdaw

  Coloeus monedula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  865
• Mallard

  Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  865
• Eurasian Blackbird

  Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  845
• Eurasian Blue Tit

  Cyanistes caeruleus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  834

Most recent

• M 3.5 — 2026-04-16
  42 km WNW of Comrie, United Kingdom
• M 3.9 — 2025-10-20
  29 km NW of Comrie, United Kingdom
• M 2.5 — 2018-08-30
  1 km ENE of Gourock, United Kingdom
• M 3.6 — 2006-12-26
  2 km NW of Dumfries, United Kingdom
• M 2.5 — 2005-12-31
  3 km WSW of Auchterarder, United Kingdom
• M 2.5 — 2003-06-20
  12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom