Posts Tagged ‘West Lothian’
World-class community outdoor cycling circuit to open in Linlithgow
A £1.25m world-class community outdoor cycling circuit is set to open in Linlithgow. The West Lothian Cycle Circuit, which has been supported by the likes of Sir Chris Hoy, Katie Archibald and Ben Rowlings is a 10 year vision from the local community. Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport Maree Todd on will…
Read MoreScotland’s Rural College sponsors Women’s 7 rugby
THE Women’s 7 rugby tournament returns this summer, with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) as one of its sponsors. The competition was launched last year by Adrian Henry, a residential safeguarding officer at the SRUC’s Oatridge campus in West Lothian and owner of the Rugby People picture agency. This year’s contest will involve 12 teams playing…
Read MoreGrandfather’s notes make for a fascinating history
Historical discoveries are amazing things, especially if there’s a family connection. While canvassing for the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, MSP Neil Findlay made a discovery. Visiting the home that used to be his grandparents’, he was shown a plywood panel where John Jock Findlay, his grandfather, had written his life’s tale. Fascinated, Neil transcribed…
Read MoreButchers shine with ‘diamond awards’
THREE Scottish butchers’ shops have been presented with the diamond award at the Scottish Craft Butchers’ Awards. Boghall Butchers in West Lothian won the “best beef burger in Scotland” title, while Marzipan’s Meats in Tayport claimed the “best speciality burger” prize for its sweet chilli cheeseburger, and Thomas Burns & Son in Bo’ness took the…
Read MoreOur top 10 of Scotland’s very own jurassic parks
From mammoth tusks to reptilian remains, Scotland is home to a surprisingly large number of fossil finds. Over the years, many prehistoric discoveries have been made, and here we round up 10 of our favourites. 1. Giant scorpion In 2010, while walking in north east Fife, Dr Martin Whyte from the University of Sheffield stumbled…
Read MoreHundreds of ponies at equestrian centre
A record number of competitors and hundreds of ponies gathered in West Lothian at the weekend for one of Scotland’s largest equestrian events. The Harbro Scottish Home Pony, which includes opportunities for show jumpers from across the British Isles to qualify for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show and Olympia, the London International Horse…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… West Lothian
Located just outside of Edinburgh, West Lothian is a fascinating place to visit. With a host of historical sites, as well newer attractions, there’s so much to see and do. But how many of these facts did you know? Until 1921 West Lothian was called Linlithgow-shire. West Lothian’s largest town, Livingston, is named after 12th…
Read MorePeriod farmhouse offers private equestrian facilities
A handsome period farmhouse in a private rural setting, offering plenty of equestrian potential, is now for sale. Overton Farmhouse is located in a private situation, around 1.5 miles from the village of Kirkliston, amidst the West Lothian countryside. The farmhouse presides over approximately 13 acres of picturesque paddock grazing and is accompanied by a…
Read MoreFood on the go with a traditional Scottish baker
Scottish food brand Paterson’s is taking food-to-go snacking to a new level with the launch of their new Fruity & Filling Oat Bars. Representing a twist on a traditional flapjack, Paterson’s Oat Bars are vegan friendly and palm oil free, whilst containing only 170 calories per bar. Handmade in Scotland with real fruit pieces, the…
Read More10 of Scotland’s worst ever rail distasters
Scotland has had its fair share of train related tragedy over the years. These are ten of the worst rail disasters in the history of Caledonian train travel. 1. Inverythan, 1882 As the four o’clock train carrying five loaded wagons and four carriages from Macduff to Inveramsay crossed a single track underbridge on 27 November,…
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