Broxburn Shamrock F.C. (1881)

Broxburn Shamrock F.C. (1881) was a Scottish association football club based in Broxburn, West Lothian. Founded in 1881, they were one of the earliest football clubs in the area and competed in various local and regional leagues. The club was formed during a period of growing interest in football across Scotland and drew support from the local community, particularly the Irish immigrant population, reflected in their name, which references the shamrock, a symbol of Ireland.

Throughout their history, Broxburn Shamrock participated in the Scottish Cup, although they did not achieve significant success in the competition. Information regarding their specific league affiliations and playing record is limited due to the historical nature of the club and the challenges in preserving records from that era.

By the early 20th century, Broxburn Shamrock ceased to exist, with the exact date of their dissolution unknown. Their legacy remains as a pioneer football club that contributed to the development of the sport in West Lothian and provided an early outlet for local sporting enthusiasm. They are distinct from the later Broxburn United, another club from the same town with a more well-documented history.