The aim of this page is to recognise, celebrate and encourage the self-empowerment of community action networks (CANs) and community groups across West Lothian.
Networks and sustainability initiatives[edit | edit source]
- Linlithgow Community Development Trust, formed by residents of Linlithgow and Linlithgow Bridge to deliver change to benefit the community
Climate action[edit | edit source]
Sustainable transport[edit | edit source]
The Linlithgow Union Canal Society is a waterway society and a Scottish registered charity based at Linlithgow Canal Centre on the Union Canal at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Also known as "LUCS", it was founded in 1975 by Melville Gray to "promote and encourage the restoration and use of the Union Canal, particularly in the vicinity of Linlithgow".
Open spaces[edit | edit source]
There are several public country parks in West Lothian, including Beecraigs Country Park (a 370 hectare park between Bathgate and Linlithgow with forests, a visitor centre and a loch), Polkemmet Country Park (a 68 hectare park near Whitburn with woodlands, river walks and outdoor facilities), and Almondell and Calderwood Country Park along the Almond river valley near Mid Calder.
About West Lothian[edit | edit source]
West Lothian (Scots: Wast Lowden; Scottish Gaelic: Lodainn an Iar) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. West Lothian lies on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth and is predominantly rural. The modern council area borders, in a clockwise direction, the City of Edinburgh council area, Scottish Borders, South Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire and Falkirk. W
