winter in west lothian...

[locum76]

I took this snap on a wander near my place in West Lothian. I've uploaded it here because i thought you guys would appreciate it.

It says a lot to me about Scottish weather - even in the bleakest of midwinter days things can really look quite beautiful...

rob

 

[nicodiemus]

Lovely.

 

[crazyclimber]

very nice!

 

[AnnaD]

Where in West Lothian is that? It is a lovely photo. I come from Balerno, so I know the area relatively well. We have had some lovely clear weather recently

 

[locum76]

hi anna.

the photo is from my work between wilkieston and kirknewton. it was the week before christmas on one of those freezing fog days. the sun was just about to set...

we should maybe start a west lothian moot!

rob

 

[Toddy]

Beautiful Rob, you're right too, there's a lot of Scotland like that at this time of year and it does have it's own charm.

W. Lothian meet ups sound good too, right on the proverbial doorstep

cheers,
Toddy

 

[bushyboo]

Nice pic Rob
We did have some nice crisp mornings over xmas pity its turned to rain now
a west lothian moot sounds good you got any ideas were it could be held ?

Gordon

 

[Treeclipper]

A West Lothian Moot , what a good idea , I'd be up for that , just need to find some place to hold it.

Tree

 

[locum76]

almondell? beecraigs? these may both be possible venues but would require research...

 

[Treeclipper]

Well if any of you want to scout some local areas out, give me a pm and we could arrange something.

Tree

ps. I need to get out I'm going stir crazy in the house at mo, the missus is of to the sales with our oldest girl & I'm trapped in house with our youngest(babysitting lol). So she said I've got a free day in lou, hehe

Tree

 

[locum76]

i may be able to get use of a space at the top end of harperrig reservoir too.

 

[Treeclipper]

Which bit at Harperrig, we use the carpark at the fishing hut for Astronomy.

 

[AnnaD]

A West Lothian moot would be good. These days I live in Penicuik, but West Lothian isn't too far on the bus

 

[woodstock]

I used to work as a nurse in the old Bangour village hospital in Dechmond If im not mistaken is'nt beescraig a country park I may be able to help you out with a venue in a place called auchengrey on the outskirts of west calder

 

[bushyboo]

Woodstock your right about beecraigs it is a country park . Auchengrey sounds nice i might take a little drive today and have a look around

Gordon

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

almondell? beecraigs? these may both be possible venues but would require research...

Beecraigs may be a tad urban (d***ing) but there is a nearby scout camp, on the edge of Torphicen.

Nick

 

[woodstock]

Woodstock your right about beecraigs it is a country park . Auchengrey sounds nice i might take a little drive today and have a look around

Gordon

There are two large farms with woodlands and streams ideal for a bit of camping the guy who owns it is a gem I also have permission to shoot the land have a look round the area it will give you a feel off the place

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

West lothian 2

Was out today over the hill from you, at the Korean War memorial hill.

Nick

Refuge Stone, used by rebel preachers in times gone by.
Couple walking their husky, top left.

Game Trail, Cairnpapple underground stone age dwelling, top in the distance.

Four deer jumped past as I relieved myself in a tree hollow. Tracks.

The memorial building.

 

[bushyboo]

heres a couple from top of kirknewton

pity its raining now
Gordon

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Where is that lookng at ???

Towards Dechmont ?

Nick