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Explore! Our articles cover anything and everything to do with West Lothian, West Edinburgh and Falkirk.

A selection of what goes into print is published here.

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Oct 3, 20234 min read

The Water of Leith: a source of high fashion and clear thinking?

Anyone walking along our local river, the Water of Leith, cannot fail to see remains of countless sluices and areas where water driven...

Jul 5, 20224 min read

The vanished village of Oakbank

Oakbank had a life-span of 120 years, from 1864 as a working village for the Oakbank Oil Works, til the last resident moved out in 1984

Mar 16, 20224 min read

The Lang and Winding Whang

Little more than a dirt track for millenia, the Lanark Road has seen plenty of action, at times on the edge of momentus events

Feb 9, 20224 min read

The Battle of Rullion Green

The battle was sparked when an elderly man was beaten by soldiers for being unable to pay a fine for failing to attend an approved church