Armadale Academy

The first school in Armadale was opened in 1819, paid for mainly from the bequest of John Newland (the bulk of which paid for Bathgate Academy). Several other private schools were opened in the 19th century, many financed by mining companies. Following the introduction of compulsory education in 1877, the North School was built on Bullion Brae (now Academy Road). This became the primary school. The council agreed to finance a new building, to be built on the same site and opened for the 2009/2010 session. This new school was officially opened on 28 September 2009 by Fiona Hyslop MSP. ==References==