Uphall can be explored through several specific interests: the local history of Broxburn and Uphall, site-specific art, golf and designated paths. For planning, it is worth distinguishing between local history and the art trail on the one hand, and specific seasonal dates and advance arrangements on the other. This way, you can tailor your stay to the interests you have in mind.
Museum and Historic Sites
The permanent exhibition at the Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum tells the local history of Broxburn and Uphall. A digital interactive display lets visitors explore this history. The museum is step-free and has automatic entrance doors. Before your visit, check the council’s latest notices about the exhibition status.
There are also clearly identified historical connections outside the museum. The lower part of Uphall Kirk was established as a burial place for the Earls of Buchan. Uphall Conservation Area was designated in 1976 and centres on the historic village core along West Main Street, East Main Street and Ecclesmachan Road. Houstoun House is classified differently: the building is listed as a Category A listed building.
Art Trail and Paths
The Uphall & Broxburn Heritage Art Trail features 12 stops and site-specific artworks at numerous locations in Uphall and Broxburn. The art trail therefore covers both places and offers a distinct focus alongside the museum and architectural history. Uphall and Broxburn can be reached from Livingston, Edinburgh and further afield by regular public transport. Check the specific connection before travelling.
If you would like to include a route in your plans, West Lothian’s Core Paths Plan lists route WL17, Uphall to East Calder. Check its specific route conditions separately before setting out.
Seasonal Events
The West Lothian Branch holds social dances at Uphall South Parish Church Hall in Uphall: from October to April, on the second Saturday of each month at 19:30, and from May to the end of August, every Thursday. As plans can change, check the current schedule before travelling. The seasonal change is important when planning if you would like to include an evening of dancing.
The Uphall Gala Day took place in 2026, its 90th year, and is one of the village’s biggest traditions. The year provides a specific historical reference point, while the social dances are described as recurring seasonal events.
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. As course specifications can change, check the latest details before making plans. Golf lessons can be arranged in advance with resident golf professional Gordon Law. If golf lessons are a priority, take this advance arrangement into account when choosing your travel dates.
During a stay in Uphall, you can focus on different things: the museum and local historic sites, art at locations in Uphall and Broxburn, a seasonal dance event or golf. Social dance dates, the museum’s exhibition status and the possibility of a golf lesson each have their own planning requirements.
Discover more destinations: Whitburn, Pumpherston, Gullane, Linlithgow, Kirknewton, Dunbar, Winchburgh, Livingston.
For the broader travel guide: Lothian.
