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Robin Ince

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Lovely time In Linlithgow and what skies to welcome me

October 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM Everybody can reply

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Mark

@astrangeday.bsky.social

So many beautiful places in Scotland, they could have picked any like Linlithgow Palace and the lake ! 🤷‍♂️

October 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM Everybody can reply

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Robin Ince

@robinince.bsky.social

Looks like a 9 hour day on the trains due to delays - see some of you in Linlithgow eventually

October 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM Everybody can reply

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SpokesLothian

@spokes.org.uk

#WestLothian #SpokesMap 2025

👍 Great double-page spread, #LinlithgowGazette

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Linlithgow Gazette article, first page

Spokes guide expanded
Cycling routes
all mapped out
Julie Currie
i julte.currie@natioiiatworld.com
The new West Lothian
Cycle Map produced
by the Lothian Cycle
Campaign, Spokes,
hasjust been published.
Centred on West Lothian,
but now expanded west to
include parts of Falkirk, the
fully revised and updated
map shows new cycle infrastructure
and other developments
across the area.
It is invaluable for cyclists
and walkers seeking
safe routes to shops, work
or school and planning running
and leisure routes.
The back of the map
shows large-scale street
maps of Linlithgow, Livingston,
Armadale, Whitburn,
Bathgate and Blackburn, together
with information on
places of interest in the area.
Printed on tear and
water-resistant synthetic
paper, which is also fully
recyclable, it is available
from bike shops, selected
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West Lothian
Cycle Map
Fifth edition of the map is available
from various stockists now.
bookshops and direct from
Spokes.
Local Spokes volunteers
surveyed all of West Lothian,
as well as Bo'ness and
parts of Falkirk and Grangemouth,
while West Lothian
Council provided information
on new and planned active
travel improvements.
Major revisions to the
map include adding contours
and hill-colouring and
shading so users can see the
hilly areas at a glance, and
all the new housing developments
are now shown.

second page...

Speaking on Spokes behalf,
Katharine Taylor said:
"This has been a great voluntary
effort by local Spokes
members and by our skilled
cartographer.
"The new map will help
residents and visitors find
their way around the area in
active and healthy ways, as
well as showing new quiet
routes and short cuts they
didn't know existed!"
Spokes members met at
West Lothian Bike Library in
Livingston for the launch of
the map's fifth edition.
Also in attendance were
Bathgate and Linlithgow MP
Kirsteen Sullivan and West
Lothian Council's deputy
provost Peter Heggie.
Kirsteen said: "The new
map is a fantastic resource
for residents across West
Lothian and Falkirk, helping
cycUsts and walkers find
safer and greener routes to
work, school and for leisure
activities.
"This kind of voluntary
effort in active travel plays a
vital role in working towards
healthier communities and
a cleaner environment. A
huge well done to all volunteers
involved in delivering
the updated map."
Graeme Burton, the
council's design engineering
manager, gave an update
to guests on planned active
travel projects in the local
authority area. The map was
also printed with the support
of the council.
Deputy Provost Peter
Heggie said: " I was delighted
to attend this launch event
and hope that people from
West Lothian and beyond
enjoy using this new map to
explore our county."
The new West Lothian
Cycle Map is available from
local bike shops, priced
£7.50.
Those who order before
the end of October via office@
spokes.org.uk can buy
a single map for £7 (postfree)
or six copies for £25.
More information on
sales outlets is available at
www.spokes.org.uk/spokesmaps.

October 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM Everybody can reply

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Past Glasgow

@pastglasgow.co.uk

Honk honk! A wee jaunt east today, and looked up to see a skein of geese flying in formation, just outside of Linlithgow.

#Scotland

October 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM Everybody can reply

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Robin Ince

@robinince.bsky.social

Next Tuesday in Linlithgow is sold out , but I am doing a free gig on Wednesday in Edinburgh , and then Aberdeen comedy festival on Thursday

October 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM Everybody can reply

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop

@ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social

The mists have descended on Linlithgow once again! But, if you can make your way safely through, you'll find a very well-stocked bookshop! We've got great new releases, comforting old favourites, and everything in between! So come on in and have a browse, we'll be here until 5pm!

October 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM Everybody can reply

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SpokesLothian

@spokes.org.uk

😍 #WestLothian #SpokesMap 2025 is here!!

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Launched by MP @kittysull1.bsky.social & Deputy Provost #PeterHeggie

🤩 See Special Offer [ends 31 Oct]

@edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social

West Lothian #SpokesMap – 5th edition!

The 5th edition of our highly praised West Lothian Cycle Map was launched on 11 October by Kirsteen Sullivan, MP for Bathgate and Linlithgow and Cllr Peter Heggie, Council Deputy Provost, at West Lothian Bike Library / Crofthead Community Centre.

The whole county was surveyed in detail by Spokes volunteers, together with a new area covering Falkirk, Bo’ness and the Kelpies. The map was then completely redrawn and revised by our maps group’s skilled volunteer cartographer, using new software which enables simpler future updating.

Kisteen Sullivan MP & Deputy Provost Peter Heggie launch the Spokes Map at West Lothian Bike Library
(see weather-proof map copies on the Library's fence behind)

Map extract, extending to Falkirk, Bo'ness Steam Railway - and the Kelpies!

Special Offer [ending 31 October]

Until 31 October 2025 you can order direct from Spokes, by post or email [office@spokes.org.uk] at the special price of £7 each including postage.

You can also order 6 maps for our standard bulk-order price of £30 – perfect to resell at your workplace, school or amongst friends and relations – give them a cheap price or raise cash for a charity. Or as a present to your 6 best friends! [Postage may be added if delivery or collection cannot be arranged].

October 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM Everybody can reply

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Distracted Dan

@distracteddan.bsky.social

@robinince.bsky.social I cannot rightly express how gutted I am to miss the Linlithgow gig ( not least as it's 2 years since we last chatted and I have a poetry book for you ) I hold onto the hope a Falkirk Library gig is in the offing . Keep well, Dan

October 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM Everybody can reply

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Rebekah King

@rebekahking.bsky.social

Nice little interview about my Van Gogh play in the Linlithgow Gazette and another here (falkirkherald.co.uk/art…) from the Falkirk Herald.

October 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM Everybody can reply

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GrumpyAuldFella

@grumpyauldfella.bsky.social

Linlithgow Loch.

September 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM Everybody can reply

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GrumpyAuldFella

@grumpyauldfella.bsky.social

Oot an aboot again. This time Linlithgow palace…

September 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM Everybody can reply

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NoMoreFin📸📱

@nomorefin.bsky.social

Different, Same View.

09/2025.

#photography #nature #autumn #fall #seabird #cormorant #linlithgow #naturewalks #boats

September 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM Everybody can reply

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Paul Watt Photography

@paulwattphoto.bsky.social

Just before dawn, Linlithgow Palace #scotland #photography

September 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM Everybody can reply

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Braes High School Library

@braeslibrary.bsky.social

LOVE this book so far! Right from the start we got good vibes, the main character is from Linlithgow 🙌

Braes High School Library @braeslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 26

Too impatient to wait for our copy to arrive I borrowed this from @falkirklibraries.bsky.social and intend to read a bit from chapter 9 to #wordsforwellbeing book group today. Hot chocolate and #storydeck cards also on the agenda! #readingschool

September 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM Everybody can reply

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The National

@scotnational.bsky.social

Tributes have been paid to Natalia Salajska, 23, who was killed in a motorbike crash near Linlithgow

23-year-old woman killed in motorbike crash on Scottish road

www.thenational.scot

September 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM Everybody can reply

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Kami

@comutiny.bsky.social

If K-Pop Demon Hunters isn't in Fortnite by the end of the year I'll learn the dance to Golden and perform it on the Linlithgow Webcam

September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM Everybody can reply

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heatherz34.bsky.social

@heatherz34.bsky.social

Looking up at St Michael’s Parish Church in Linlithgow, Scotland. From What’s on Heather’s Phone.

#whatsonheathersphone #phonephotography #stmichaelsparish #linlithgow

September 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM Everybody can reply

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James Oswald

@sirbenfro.bsky.social

Good people of Linlithgow. I will be among you this evening! Very much looking forward to my return visit!

Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · Sep 17

Tonight @sirbenfro.bsky.social returns to Linlithgow to discuss The Rest is Death - the gripping newest instalment in his Inspector Maclean series! (He'll also be giving us the latest cow update!) Tickets are still available at tinyurl.com/FFTMCRestIsDeath, but you can also buy them at the door!

September 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM Everybody can reply

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Louise Tulloch

@lougulltull.bsky.social

The magnificent Forth Bridges. Approaching from the west when walking from Linlithgow to South Queensferry last week.
With rainbow. #JohnMuirWay

Three bridges over the River Forth. Viewed from west of South Queensferry

September 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM Everybody can reply

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Anne

@vegdodger.bsky.social

Look at this beauty on #StainedGlassSunday at St Michael's Church, Linlithgow

September 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM Everybody can reply

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deltrems

@deltrems.bsky.social

Huyghe, Delirium Tremens... and The Auld Hole in the Wall, Linlithgow.

#BskyBeer

September 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM Everybody can reply

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Tony Riches

@tonyriches.bsky.social

The Peryton, a mythical winged deer, is depicted in this sculpture at Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian, Scotland. This sculpture is part of the palace's courtyard fountain, created during the reign of King James V between 1513 and 1543. #Stuarts #Scotland

September 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM Everybody can reply

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303032trains

@303032trains.bsky.social

Scotrail Inter7city liveried 43127 & 43037 top and tail Mark 3 set HA24 past Linlithgow with 1H25 17.33 Edinburgh - Inverness service. 11.9.25 scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p364986117/e...

September 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM Everybody can reply

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Craig Calcaterra

@craigcalcaterra.bsky.social

What would I do without Wikipedia?

From the Greene King pub company's Wikipedia page: "In 2021, residents of Linlithgow launched a petition aimed at preventing Greene King from changing the name of "The Black Bitch" pub to "The Black Hound". The term "black bitches" is traditionally used for natives of the town, and an image of a black bitch (a female dog) appears on the town's coat of arms. Greene King argued that the name "The Black Bitch" had "racist and offensive connotations""

September 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM Everybody can reply

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