Stoneyburn is situated in the middle of central Scotland, some 4 miles from Bathgate in the north and 5 from Livingston in the east. At approximately 25 miles from the centre of Scotland’s two major cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, the village is situated 2 miles away from junction 4 of the M8, Scotland’s main motorway. Despite this, it is situated in a semi-rural area, surrounded by dairy farms and fields. Around three thousand souls inhabit the village, which is around 1.5 miles in length, clustered around the B7015 to Fauldhouse and Livingston. Traditionally, the village is divided between Stoneyburn proper and Bents, the latter in the days of railway travel being the location of the railway station.
Stoneyburn is home to a vibrant and friendly community, supporting a bowling club, junior football team Stoneyburn F.C., two primary schools (Stoneyburn and Our Lady’s) a Masonic Lodge and a catholic church, Our Lady’s, of which the parish priest is Father Ryszard (Dick) Holuka S.T.L., M.A., who was ordained in 1974. In addition there is also a Church of Scotland and a Pentecostal Church in the village. The village also has local shops including a fruit and vegetable store, florists, post office, chemist and convenience shops. There is also a Community Centre and a Health Centre within the village.
The public houses in the village are the Ewington Hotel and The Bentswood Inn.
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