Bathgate is a town located in West Lothian, Scotland. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of Livingston and lies adjacent to the M8 motorway. The town is positioned near several other notable locations, including Linlithgow, Livingston, and West Calder.
The area of Bathgate encompasses a number of surrounding villages. These include Blackburn, Whitburn, Stoneyburn, Armadale, Torphichen, and Fauldhouse.