shale villages; a project to record and celebrate the heritage of West Lothian's shale mining communities.

 

An Introduction to the Projects

Bridgend
Bridgend Reminicence Group

Livingston Station
Livingston Station Women's Group

Midcalder
Midcalder Camera Club

Pumpherston
Pumpherston Industrial Heritage

Roman Camps
Roman Camps Oral History Group

Dedridge / Oakbank
Preliminary Discussions

Winchburgh
Winchburgh History Group

Other Partnerships
West Lothian Arts Service
Training Days

Latest Projects
Out and About

Dedridge

5th March 2010:

A meeting will be held with a heritage group in Dedridge on 18 March at the Lanthorne.

13th October 2009:

The first stages of discussion for a project based in Dedridge which will explore the shale heritage of both the Dedridge area but also to explore the history of Oakbank and the many people who used to live in that once vibrant shale village.

As yet there is no group based at Dedridge or Oakbank but initial discussions at the Community Council meeting were extremely positive and there is a sense of great energy within the council.