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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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May 11, 20223 min read

Flotilla200

2022 marks 200 years since the Union Canal was completed. To celebrate, a huge flotilla is planned for the weekend 20th-22nd May

Apr 9, 20214 min read

Ride It Out together

Everyone in West Lothian is invited to join ‘Love to Ride West Lothian’, a fun, free, community platform which supports you to cycle

Oct 27, 20201 min read

Not all Halloween has to be at home…

Drive-in Movies at Edinburgh Airport offers a fright-filled cinema experience for the whole family to enjoy in a safe, outdoor environment

Sep 9, 20192 min read

Local Lab: Is there still hope for our endangered coral reefs?

Around the world, the long-term survival of reefs is in question because of the environmental stress that climate change is placing on them.

Aug 9, 20192 min read

Local Lab: What goes on in the space between the stars?

Why are anti-oxidants good for our health? And how are these questions even related? Lindsey St. Mary is an Environmental Toxicologist...

Jul 24, 20192 min read

Local Lab: Can taking up new activities improve the health and wellbeing of older people?

Dr Alan Gow is one of six researchers from Heriot-Watt University taking part in this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of the...

Jul 11, 20193 min read

eeek! Escape Room

“We’re puzzle geeks,” explains Ellie, co-owner of Linlithgow’s new escape room, eeek! Along with her husband Euan (and with a willing...

May 9, 20193 min read

The Games and the Chieftains

West Lothian’s own celebration of the historic Highland Games tradition takes place in Bathgate on 25th May. The hill run to the top of...