| Country: | Scotland |
| Official Name: | Threemiletown |
| Coordinates: | 55.9651°N -3.5096°W |
| Map Type: | Scotland |
| Static Image Name: | Threemiletown, West Lothian - geograph-3988228.jpg |
| Static Image Caption: | Threemiletown, West Lothian |
Threemiletown is a village in West Lothian, Scotland.[1] The settlement sits north of Ecclesmachan and west of Winchburgh.
There is a mid to late 18th century farmstead in Threemiletown which is category C listed. It is one of the oldest established farmsteads of the Hopetoun House estate. There is also a part abandoned former farmstead with an extant boilerhouse and large chimney just to the south of the village. It is a well-preserved example of the buildings of a steam-powered threshing installation.[2] The use of fixed steam engines was a feature of intensive grain growing in the mid 19th century.[2]
Trinlaymire is a former brick and tile works that existed on the edge of Threemiletown in the 19th century. In 1896, a shale oil pit mine was developed in Threemiletown, to the east of Redhill cottages, which closed in 1958.[3] In 1941, a miner died in an industrial accident at Threemiletown.[4] Another fatality occurred in 1947.[5] In 1961 it had a population of 108.[6]
In October 2014, a development plan was authorised by West Lothian Council to expand the settlement.[7]
In August 2022, large fires damaged the rural area surrounding the village.[8]
Threemiletown shares a community council with Ecclesmachan.[9]
There is a community park and children's playground in the village.[10]
There are plans to create a community footpath between Threemiletown and Ecclesmachan but the project has not started due to lack of funds.[11]
The village adjoins the junction and roads of the B8046 and the B9080.
The nearest railway station is Uphall railway station to the south, although there was a station to the north at Philpstoun but it was closed in 1951. A mineral branch line ran to the village but is no longer present.