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Please find below links to history websites and other links which will take you to web pages that contain historic photographs.
This page has been split into three sections
Almondell Country Park
Features include a large aquarium show, slide show and natural history
corner. Seasonal activities and guided walks held throughout the
year. The park's opening times vary, it is free and has disabled
access. Tel: 01506 882254 for more information
Almond Valley
Heritage Centre
Includes the Scottish Shale Oil Museum with local history displays
and exhibitions. Also a working farm with traditional livestock, a restored
working 18th century watermill and indoor adventure playground. The centre
is open daily from 10.00am - 5.00pm, access costs money and there is disabled
access. Tel: 01506 414957 for more information.
Arniston House
Fine Georgian mansion built in 1726 for Robert Dundas, later Lord
President of the Court of Session, by the Scots architect William Adam. It is
located off the B6372 (Temple direction), off A7, 11 miles S of Edinburgh and is
open from July to mid September on a Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday from
2.00pm - 5.00pm and April to June Tuesday only with tours leaving at 2.00pm and
3.30pm. It has disabled access and costs money to enter. Tel: 01875
830515 for more information.
Bathgate
is a burgh in West Lothian
that has a unique place in Scotland's
fascinating history. In 1987, Westlothiana Lizzae, the world's
oldest known reptile fossil was discovered in Bathgate. The fossil itself
today has a home in The Museum of Scotland.
Bennie Museum
Display of artefacts on Bathgate town, most of which are permanent
features. Special exhibitions held on a regular basis on various subjects
such as toys and local anniversaries. Education programmes for
schools. The museum is based at 9/11 Mansefield Street, Bathgate and is
opened from April - September daily from April - September from 10.00am -
4.00pm, October to March from 11.00am - 3.30pm. The museum has disabled
access and is free to enter.
Blackness
Castle
Visit the castle online
Dalmeny
House
Family
home of the Earl of Rosebery. Take a walk in the grounds and along the
shore. It is located 7 miles W of Edinburgh, off the A90 and is open from
July to August on a Sunday, Monday & Tuesday from 2.00pm - 5.00pm with last
admission at 4.45pm. It has disabled access and costs money to enter.
Ecclesmachan.org
This is a relatively new site and
contains history of Ecclesmachan
Excavations
2000
Excavations
2000 In 1999 a number of areas were examined on the Law. In particular it was
realised just how complex the remains on the top of the hill actually were. The
cairn is now thought to be the remains of a Bronze Age burial cairn. Lots of
interesting photo’s to view.
Gorgie City Farm
Large selection of farm animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs, hens,
goats, ducks and a pony. Also visitor centre, craftwork, picnic sites,
play area and education centre. It is located 2 miles W of Edinburgh city
centre on the A71 Gorgie Road. It is open from March to October
daily from 9.30am - 4.30pm and November to March 9.30am - 4.00pm and has
disabled access. Entrance is also free.
Historic
Houses
Plight
of the failing historic Howden House
House of the Binns
Owned by the National Trust for
Scotland and home to the Dalyell family since 1612, the house features
collections of family portraits, furniture and porcelain. Guided tours,
woodland walks and party bookings by arrangement. The house is located 4
miles E of Linlithgow off the A904 and is open from 1 May to 30 September,
Saturday to Thursday from 1.30pm - 5.00pm. It has limited disabled access
and costs money to enter.
Kirknewton and
Winchburgh
Description,
route diagram and photographs of a walk between Kirknewton and Winchburgh.
CLICK
HERE
Linlithgow
Canal
CANAL
MUSEUM AT MANSE ROAD BASIN
Open Easter to October Saturdays & Sundays 2 - 5 pm, July and August
weekdays 2-5 pm, Admission Free.
The Canal Museum is housed in a former canal stable. It exhibits records,
photographs and artefacts.
Linlithgow Palace
Beautiful loch side ruin of the 15th century palace which was the
birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Visitors can still see the chapel,
great hall and quadrangle. It is located in the centre of Linlithgow and
is open from April to September - Monday to Sunday from 9.30am - 6.30pm, September
- March Monday to Saturday from 9.30am - 4.30pm and Sunday from 2.00pm -
4.30pm. It has limited disabled access and costs money to enter
Trips to the Falkirk Wheel
LINLITHGOW Union Canal Society is running trips to the newly opened Falkirk Wheel on the last Sunday of each month until October.
During July and August the LINLITHGOW Union Canal Society is open during the week and offers half-hour town trips. At weekends, there's also a two-and-a-half-hour trip to the Avon Aqueduct. The museum and tea room are also open.
Details can be had from the Booking Secretary. 01506 843194 or on the website www.lucs.org.uk
LIVINGSTON
HISTORY OLD AND NEW
Link
into Livingston Alive and read all about the history of how Livingston got it's
name and although a relatively new town there is a lot of history in and around
it.
http://www.livingstonalive.co.uk/history.htm
http://www.livingstonalive.co.uk/presentday.htm
Also ever wondered why the roundabouts in West Lothian have strange sculptures on them, well find out here, and also find out their names (yes, they have names) and history.
http://www.livingstonalive.co.uk/roundabouts.htm
LOCAL
HISTORY
If you are interested in the West Lothian area you would enjoy a visit to the
Local History Library. Contents include: Archives, Books, Charges, Contact details, Genealogy, Hours,
Local history, web links, Maps, Newspapers, Photographs and Publications for sale
West
Calder (Village at War)
Information
regarding the war years.
West
Calder 1914 to 1918
At
the start of World War 1 it was a prosperous and lively place, with good
employment prospects in the local mines, oil works and farms
West
Calder, Castle
Greg
A
collection of historical material and photo's relating to the West Calder area
BBC
- History - Ancient - Prehistory - Iron Age
The
interactive History Site of BBC Online
BBC1
- Scottish History
Explore the history of Scotland by topic, time, people and place.
Includes history trails, historical oddities, games, multimedia and
features.
Encyclopedia
of British History MPs’ 1880 –1920
British History
Medical
History
This site is a
collection of image and text resources concerned with the history of medical
photography, principally from the first half of the 20th century.
Visit
the National Trust
Scottish
History
Collection of articles on Scottish history. Features articles on
William Wallace, Patrick Geddes, the massacre at Glencoe and the
kilt.
Skyelander's
Scottish History Time Line
From prehistoric times to the vote for Scottish devolution. Time
line of Scottish history with links to sites on particular historic
events.
Toil
and Trouble - From Dot to Doomsday
War
of 1812 - The Royal Scots| The Royal Scots The 1st Regiment of Foot The Royal Scots were raised
as Dumbarton's Regiment in 1633 under a warrant issued by the Privy
Council of Scotland under the authority of King Charles I. |
The purpose of this web site is to give facts about the Royal Scots
Regiment, its history, traditions and its Museum at Edinburgh Castle.
Visit
the Royal Airforce Website
.
Visit
the Army website
Visit
the Royal-Navy website