VISITORS to Kinneil House in Bo’ness will take a step back in time this weekend . . . to the sumptuous 17th century. They’ll come face to face with a costumed interpreter playing Anne, Duchess of Hamilton - who had an influential role in the development of the imposing mansion more than 300 years ago.… Continue reading Free open days at Kinneil House
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Time Capsule revamp is a splash hit
ONE of Scotland’s leading leisure centres has been officially re-opened after the first phase of a £6 million revamp. The Time Capsule in Coatbridge has had extensive renovation work over the past year. It now boasts a unique new attraction: Europe’s only indoor “Tornado Tantrum” slide. The thrilling 30 second slide, which was imported from… Continue reading Time Capsule revamp is a splash hit
Become a ‘Friend’ of the Friends
A CHARITY has tapped into the world’s biggest social networking site to keep in contact with local people. The Friends of Kinneil – which promotes historic Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness – now has a dedicated section on Facebook, allowing local people to easily follow its activities. Just visit http://www.facebook.com/kinneil and “like” the group. The park… Continue reading Become a ‘Friend’ of the Friends
Angus splashes out on £9 million pool project
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a £9 million project to create a new swimming pool and sports facility in Montrose in the north of Scotland. Angus Council marked the commencement of site works by holding a ground-breaking ceremony today (Thursday, March 10, 2011). Provost Ruth Leslie Melville, joined Louise Martin, chair of sportscotland, and Phil… Continue reading Angus splashes out on £9 million pool project
Work starts on £12 million business park
THE first stage of a £12 million business park development in North Lanarkshire is getting underway. Initial infrastructure works have started on the 3.5 acre site to the west of Coatbridge to create Drumpellier Business Park. The site, located on the A89 route to Glasgow, just off the M8, has detailed planning consent for some… Continue reading Work starts on £12 million business park
Ogilvie starts work on £2.9 million recycling facility
OGILVIE Construction has started work building a new £2.9 million recycling and waste management facility for Stirling Council. The new facility will be situated at Lower Polmaise, near Fallin – just outside Stirling. It will receive all recyclables and waste collected from households, and will enable sorting of quality materials to be reused and recycled,… Continue reading Ogilvie starts work on £2.9 million recycling facility
Remembering James Watt
ONE of Scotland’s greatest sons is being remembered this week – exactly 275 years after he was born. The inventor James Watt was born in Greenock on January 19, 1736. He went on to develop and improve the steam engine – the workhorse which powered the Industrial Revolution. On Friday (Jan 21), the charity The… Continue reading Remembering James Watt
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Van-tastic! Ogilvie drives to success in new vehicles
OGILVIE Construction has just taken delivery of 30 new Ford Transit vans. “It’s part of our commitment to invest in plant and machinery to deliver the very best for our customers,” said managing director Phil McEwan. “During this downturn, some companies are cutting back on renewing vehicles and other essential equipment to do the job.… Continue reading Van-tastic! Ogilvie drives to success in new vehicles
Win a framed West Lothian print for Christmas
WEST Lothian’s finest landmarks have been captured in a fantastic new painting . . . And a copy could be gracing your livingroom in time for Christmas. The West Lothian Herald and Post has teamed up with Cascade Prints to offer four, framed prints of this stunning composition by artist Ian M. Fraser. It cleverly… Continue reading Win a framed West Lothian print for Christmas
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