Category: Life stories

Elizabeth Cunningham turned 80 last year. She grew up in Grangemouth and spent some of her early married life in Linlithgow before settling in Bo'ness. In this Life Story, she talks about she early years and her long career in hairdressing. She describes a childhood rooted in a close-knit family with strong connections to her Welsh heritage, despite… Continue reading Elizabeth’s story

Bo’ness community campaigner Maria Ford has been reflecting on her life and legacy. Born in Edinburgh, Maria lived briefly in Linlithgow before moving to Bo’ness at age three. She first lived with her grandparents at Deanfield Drive. She now lives with husband Jim in Craigallan Park. Maria grew up in a large family with Italian… Continue reading Maria’s story