Scotland from the Sky brings a selection of the breathtaking aerial photography, featured in the book of the same name, on a tour of some of our most atmospheric properties.  10am – 4pm daily at Blackness Castle.  Last entry at 3.30pm. Please note the exhibition is only accessible by a spiral staircase.

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Indigenous First Nations Canadian artists combine traditional art practice with contemporary minimalism, Pop art, and performance art photography, in this new group exhibition presented in partnership with The Baldwin Gallery.

Robert Davidson is one of Canada’s most respected and important contemporary visual artists.  A Northwest Coast native of Haida and Tlingit descent, he is a master sculptor of totem poles and masks and works in a variety of other media as a printmaker, painter and jeweller.  He is best known as an impeccable craftsman whose creative and personal interpretation of traditional Haida form is unparalleled. Many of his works are considered post-modern masterpieces and are sought by collectors internationally.

Like Davidson, Kwakwaka’wakw artists, Sonny Assu and Steve Smith and Coast Salish artist, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, are inheritors of the Formline art tradition.  Formline art is the primary design element on which Northwest Coast art depends and is distinguished by the use of characteristic shapes.  Formlines are continuous, flowing, curvilinear lines, historically employed in totem poles, house fronts and masks.

Meryl McMaster is of half Plains Cree and half Scottish descent and uses photographic practice to explore history and identity.  Her work is predominantly photography-based, incorporating the production of props, sculptural garments and performance that transports the viewer out of the ordinary into a space of contemplation and introspection.

This winter Beecraigs Country Park will be transformed into a Festive Forest -a magical Christmas attraction.  We’re creating a quality winter experience for all the family.

• ✨ 1.5km of mesmerising light and sound installations by top designers
• 🎅🏼 Santa’s grotto and storytelling experience
• 🍔 Delicious festive food and drink
• 🎠 Kids rides
• 🎧 Festive silent disco
• 😍 Facepainting
• 🎤 Live music
• 🎄 Christmas tree sales

So much is going on this December.  Book early to get your best choice of date and time as spaces are filling up VERY fast!  To book your tickets click on the button below.

Bat ‘Lunch Bite’ Webinar. Grab a sandwich and join us for a webinar discussing mitigation and compensation relating to bat roosts.

This is a 90 minute webinar being held at your desk during lunchtime. During the event our trainer, Neil Middleton, will provide an overview of the following:

• Disturbance to bat roosts – considerations

• Destruction of bat roosts – considerations

• Approaches to exclusions

• Mitigation approaches

• Compensation approaches

• Documenting your method statement/action plan

• Useful reference material

• Hints & Tips

On the morning of the event you will be sent, by email, log on details & a pdf document containing some support material that you may find useful to refer to, or use for note taking, during the event.

Our trainer for this event is Neil Middleton of BatAbility Courses & Tuition, lead author of ‘Social Calls of the Bats of Britain & Ireland’, & author of the forthcoming book, ‘Is That A Bat?’ For details regarding Neil’s experience & background please visit: About Neil Middleton

Additional Important Information

• This is a webinar, therefore those participating do not need to have anything to hand during the event other than access to their computer screen (with sound) & the course handout which will be sent by email (pdf) on the morning of the event.
• You are only able to view this webinar as a live event, i.e. watching it later as a recorded version is not currently possible.

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Grab your Christmas jumper and warm up those vocal chords because Beer & Carols has come to St.Michaels Linlithgow! Beer tasting (4 different beers from Kinneil Brew Hoose), lifting the roof off with Christmas songs and carols with a live band, karaoke, quiz and pizza are all included in the ticket price so come along, have a memorable night in with us, and feel the festive vibes.
Experience singing in a crowd – you’ll be impressed by how good it is. Event is non profitmaking but any surplus will go to Christian Aid.

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Christmas is just around the corner and with it West Lothian Clarion will be holding our 9th Annual Santa Cyclocross event!

The race has grown over the years into probably the best main club event, with loads of our youth and adult club riders taking part. Last year was our biggest ever turn out from the club and this year we would like to see even more club riders taking part.  This is a fun grassroots event designed to give everyone a chance to race their bikes in a fun safe environment. The focus is on fun and enjoying being out on the bike with your friends and having a big smile on your face. This race is ideal for those new to the sport or want to try it out. You can use any bike you want. The race is known for its participants embracing the festive spirit and turning out in some great Christmas themed fancy dress and bike dressing. Fancy dress is totally optional. All outfits and bike dressing must be safe to the rider and other competitor. The race can be entered solo or as a pair and is open to both first and second claim members. For those newer to the sport there is a pairs race where teams of two riders can take part in the race in a relay fashion.

Solo entry is £5. Pairs entry will be £8. All adult riders entering the solo race need to be first claim members of the West Lothian Clarion to win the CX championship. For all adult race entrants a valid British Cycling race licence must be presented on the day. If you don’t have one a day race licence can be purchased for £3.

If your planning to race please let us know here, the Forum or drop us a line at youthcoaching@westlothianclarion.co.uk so we can pre-load our timekeeping app.

Before the adult race our younger youth members will be racing. Please come along before the race and cheer them on and see how they handle the course.
All riders will be gridded before the race, gridding positions will be based on a variety of factors which may or not include previous results. Fancy Dress may effect grid placing.  There will be a food stall serving hot drinks and home baking. There is also a café in the leisure centre too. If you are entering the leisure centre please wear shoe covers or take your muddy shoes off.  Race timings will be added nearer the day of the event.

Linlithgow Ladies Choir are getting ready for their Christmas Carol Concert.  This will take place in St Michael’s Parish Church on December 14 at 7pm.

We welcome everyone to join us to hear modern and traditional Christmas music, solo performances, duets and instrumental pieces, including some jingle bells. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. No tickets are needed but a donation is always welcome which we then give to charity.

We’re delighted to announce this years dates for Breakfast with Santa.  You can now book for the following dates –  Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd. Arrival 9.30pm, breakfast served 10am.  Tables can be booked by popping in or by calling the team.  Kids places must be paid when booking.

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We have limited availability for our breakfast with santa dates.

Come join me for 2 hours of Festive Offer! – Yin Yoga Submersion for some sumptuous stress relief!

You’ll be in the careful hands and guidance of Imran Hashmat Yoga. He is a 600 hour trained teacher, who is seriously passionate about Yin whereby you will discover the full power of this passive practice, no matter your previous experience or mobility.  His lean speech will help you to submerge into your practice, stillness and calm culminating in you stimulating and releasing your underlying bodily and mental tensions leaving you moving smoother, healthier and utterly relaxed.

I think you deserve that – don’t you?  This session is suitable for all persons regardless of previous experience or mobility.  Please wear warm, comfortable clothing. A number of mats, blankets & blocks will be available on the day but feel free to bring your own.

>> USE DISCOUNT CODE “festiveyin50” to get 50% off the standard investment of £25 to attend for £12.50! <<

Don’t wish to pay Eventbrite fees contact me on my email below to request payment details to pay via bank transfer.  Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at imran@imranhashmat.com or find out more about me through Facebook!

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Come join us for Hanukkah celebrations and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family!

We will have a range of activities suitable for all ages, including paper-cutting with the wonderful artist Abi Pirani, as well as some games throughout the afternoon.

Join us for a 6-week Mindful Parenting course. This is aimed at parents and carers of young children and young teens. During the course we will be looking initially at our own wellbeing. Make notes that how we are directly affects how our children behave. We know that how we are, how we respond to the stresses and strains of daily life, impacts more on our children than anything that we say to them. We need to be able to show our children how to respond to the emotionl stressors in life. This works better than being pulled along reactively to these.

In this 6-week course we learn how to be more present for our children, how to be with our difficulties without being overwhelmed and how to bring a sense of calm and ease into family life. As well as having the opportunity to share practices in the sessions, there is a handbook full of practices to share with your children.

The 6-week course costs £150. There is an earlybird discount, for anyone booking in before the end of September (£130). Please get in contact for concessionary or subsidised spaces. There is also an option of paying a £50 deposit now, and then setting up a payment plan for the remainder.
The six weeks look like this;
Session 1: What is mindful parenting?
2: Paying Attention
3: Mindful Listening
4: Mindfulness of Feelings
5: Managing the Big Feelings with Self-Compassion
6: Nourishing Happiness and Gratitude
Get in contact to book avoiding the booking fee, or with any questions: susie@pauseandbreathe.co.uk

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Join us for our annual Christmas Concert with performances from Linlithgow Reed Band, Training Band and Beginners Band with guests from Braes High School. Compere – Bruce Jamieson.
Proceeds from the concert will be split between the Band and Ashlee’s Neuroblastma Appeal which is raising funds for a 13 year old girl from the Braes area to access specialist treatment in New York. More details about the appeal can be found at https://www.solvingkidscancer.org.uk/Appeal/ashlee