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Bathgate's History Trail is an informative and interesting 60 minute walk which takes you around some of the fascinating buildings and locations that make up the rich heritage of Bathgate Town Centre.
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- Disabled parking
- Garden
- Children Welcome
- Pet Friendly
- On Public Transport Route
At each of the numbered locations identified on the map you will find a plaque which provides you with a brief background story of the building or location.
A printed copy is available at the Jim Walker Partnership centre and various establishments around the town centre.
There are 14 plaques situated around the town centre and 1 plaque at the entrance to Kirkton Park. You can start the route at any of the locations that suit you best.
You can download a PDF of the route here.
Bathgate Town Centre can be found just off junction 3a and 4 of the M9, use the postcode EH48 1PA
There are regular train services to Bathgate from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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