Come join for a second round of 2 days of fun-packed outdoor activities for children.

Suitable for: 5-11 year olds

Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood
Country Park

Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Cost: £31.05

For more information and upcoming events why not download the guide to make sure you don’t miss any exciting events

http://visitwestlothian.co.uk/blog/year-of-natural-scotland-ranger-events/

Contact details for the Ranger Service are:

Almondell & Calderwood Ranger base, by Broxburn EH52 5PE
Tel: 01506 882 254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk

Come join 2 days of fun-packed outdoor activities for children.

Suitable for: 5-11 year olds

Meet: Visitor Centre, Polkemmet Country Park

Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Cost: £31.05

For more information and upcoming events why not download the guide to make sure you don’t miss any exciting events

http://visitwestlothian.co.uk/blog/year-of-natural-scotland-ranger-events/

Contact details for the Ranger Service are:

Polkemmet Ranger base, by Whitburn EH47 0AD
Tel: 01501 743 905, email: polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk

After two successful years, this event is back for the third time.

So come enjoy 5 days of fun-packed outdoor activities for children.
Suitable for: 5-11 year olds

Meet: Visitor Centre, Polkemmet Country Park

Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Cost: £77.63

For more information and upcoming events why not download the guide to make sure you don’t miss any exciting events

http://visitwestlothian.co.uk/blog/year-of-natural-scotland-ranger-events/

Contact details for the Ranger Service are:

Polkemmet Ranger base, by Whitburn EH47 0AD
Tel: 01501 743 905, email: polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk

Have a go at shelter building and safe fire lighting.

Have you got what it takes to survive in the wild?

Wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear.

Suitable for: Children 10 years and over (or those
who have attended all of the Bushcraft for Kids)

Meet: Sutherland Building, adjacent to the Visitor
Centre, Beecraigs Country Park

Time: 6.30pm- 9am

Cost: £15.50

For more information and upcoming events why not download the guide to make sure you don’t miss any exciting events

http://visitwestlothian.co.uk/blog/year-of-natural-scotland-ranger-events/

Contact details for the Ranger Service are:

Beecraigs Ranger base, by Linlithgow EH49 6PL
Tel: 01506 844 516, email: mail@beecraigs.com

Come enjoy a second round of 5 days of fun-packed outdoor activities for children.
Suitable for: 5-11 year olds

Meet: Visitor Centre, Almondell
& Calderwood Country Park

Time: 9am – 4.30pm

Cost: £77.63

For more information and upcoming events why not download the guide to make sure you don’t miss any exciting events

http://visitwestlothian.co.uk/blog/year-of-natural-scotland-ranger-events/

Contact details for the Ranger Service are:

Almondell & Calderwood Ranger base, by Broxburn EH52 5PE
Tel: 01506 882 254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk

Come enjoy 5 days of fun-packed outdoor activities for children.
Suitable for: 5-11 year olds

Meet: Sutherland Building, adjacent to Visitor
Centre, Beecraigs Country Park

Time: 9am – 4.30pm

Cost: £77.63

For more information and upcoming events why not download the guide to make sure you don’t miss any exciting events

http://visitwestlothian.co.uk/blog/year-of-natural-scotland-ranger-events/

Contact details for the Ranger Service are:

Beecraigs Ranger base, by Linlithgow EH49 6PL
Tel: 01506 844 516, email: mail@beecraigs.com

There is something for everyone, ranging from guided walks to the increasingly popular activity weeks that will get the kids out playing and experienceing nature, whatever the weather’s doing!

Click here to see what great events are on offer throughout the year:

Ranger Events 2013

Our events have limited spaces, so make sure to book your place in advance to avoid any disappointment. Booking is ESSENTIAL for all our events, although for many you may still be able to book on the day. To book contact the ranger base that is organising the event.

Contact details for the Ranger Service are:

Almondell & Calderwood Ranger base, by Broxburn EH52 5PE
Tel: 01506 882 254, email: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk

Beecraigs Ranger base, by Linlithgow EH49 6PL
Tel: 01506 844 516, email: mail@beecraigs.com

Polkemmet Ranger base, by Whitburn EH47 0AD
Tel: 01501 743 905, email: polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk

Have you ever flung a welly?

Have you ever sat on a tractor?

Well now you can at the Farm Open Day!

Rural Connect and SRUC Oatridge Campus want you to come along and join in the fun! There will be:

• Lambs and Calves
• Local producers
• Equine displays
• Trailer rides
• Vintage and modern machinery on display
• Mabel the Milking Cow (Supplied by RHET Lothian)
• Chain Saw Carving
• Abseiling (limited spaces-sign up on the day)
• Stands and stalls
• Games- welly throwing competition with prizes!
• Farming Science
• Picnic Area

Please Note: Dogs not permitted (except guidedogs)

 Have a look at the poster for more details.

The launch began with a guided public art walk by Arts officer Camille Archer, this was done in Livingston and many of the pieces were easily accessed by walking through The Centre. Despite the damp weather the guided walk was very interesting and informative and helped to give a real insight in to pieces of art that you take for granted, walking past each day without really noticing them.

West Lothian is the home to some internationally recognised pieces of Public Art with over 80 pieces dotted around the region. The story of this Public Art in West Lothian has now been brought to life with this new book, showcasing a selection of 58 pieces of artwork across the county and providing readers with an insight in to the history and personality of each local area.

After the guided walk the launch then moved to the warmth of the Wintergardens where there were refreshments, live music and some great guest speakers. Writer of the public art book Wendy Ball was amongst these speakers, telling the audience of the journey that herself, graphic designer Chay Nicholson and photographer Luigi DiPasquale all went through when exploring the landscapes of West Lothian to research this fantastic guide.

The publication takes two forms; a downloadable e-version (available below) and a limited edition printed hard back book, available to purchase at various outlets including; Howden Park Centre, Linlithgow Burgh Halls, the National Galleries of Scotland shop and the Jupiter Artland bookshop.

To download your own version of the guide, click here:

Or visit one of the many sites where you will be able to purchase a hard back copy.

Learn to build shelters, light a fire and use tools. Why not book on our overnight survival skills event (9th August) to see if you really have what it takes to survive in the wild!

Suitable for children over 7 years.

Meet at the Sutherland Building at Beecraigs Country Park.

Cost: £2.28

Booking is essential.