Woodlands Park

Settlement in West Lothian

Scotland

Woodlands Park

Nell Burn, Livingston Although Nell Burn is shown on the largest-scale maps as being a small pond upstream of the mini-waterfall, it is unlikely that this is often the case. There has been a lot of rain over the last few days, and from the point the burn leaves the trees in the distant background, to its passage under a railway line just South of here, it flows through - and sometimes over - grassland. This is an odd site in an urban environment; usually such grassy meanderings are only found in remote countryside.
The burn begins as a series of drains in Dechmont, then goes underground through the North of Deans, the Northernmost area of Livingston. When the water re-emerges in central Deans it achieves named status (this didn&#039;t happen until relatively recently though); then, by way of an old reservoir, it flows through the Eliburn area of the town, before joining Lochshot Burn.
According to one website it sometimes also goes by the name of &#039;Eli Burn&#039;, which is obviously how that area of the town got its name. Nell and Ellie are interchangeable shortenings of some female names - e.g. Ellen. &#039;Eli&#039; is an odd spelling of Ellie - it turns out though that it has something to do with some old noble family (startlingly, still lording it about in 2023!) who occupied Livingston Peel in the mid 1600s, shortly after they were granted the use of the title of Lord Elibank for some favour or other back in the day.
Livingston Peel was basically a fancy house masquerading as a castle which once sat in the Eliburn area, and was all there was around here in mediaeval times apart from a few fields, and is the basis for the town&#039;s name. Elibank presumably derives from the area that belonged to the Murray family (aka the Elibanks) at the time the peerage was bestowed. A hill, a burn, some crags and a ruined castle still have the name. All are near Walkerburn, in what used to be Peeblesshire, and look to be close to where the family once owned (and no doubt probably still do own) land. — Nell Burn, Livingston Credit: Ian Dodds

Woodlands Park is a picturesque residential area located in West Lothian, Scotland. Situated in the town of Livingston, this park is a popular choice for families and individuals looking for a peaceful and scenic place to call home.

One of the key features of Woodlands Park is its abundance of green spaces and well-maintained parks. The area boasts a variety of tree-lined streets, giving it a charming and suburban feel. Residents can enjoy leisurely walks and bike rides along the numerous pathways and trails that wind through the neighborhood.

Housing in Woodlands Park consists mainly of detached and semi-detached houses, with a mix of traditional and modern architectural styles. The properties are well-designed and spacious, providing ample living space for families. Many houses also come with private gardens, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Woodlands Park benefits from its proximity to various amenities and facilities. The nearby town center of Livingston offers a range of shopping options, including retail parks and supermarkets. There are also several schools in the area, making it an ideal location for families with children.

For those seeking recreational activities, Woodlands Park is within easy reach of several sports facilities and leisure centers. The Almond Valley Heritage Centre and the Livingston Designer Outlet are also nearby, offering entertainment and shopping opportunities.

Overall, Woodlands Park, West Lothian, is a charming and family-friendly residential area that offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment, along with convenient access to amenities and recreational facilities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.904098/-3.5690447 or Grid Reference NT0269. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Nell Burn, Livingston

Although Nell Burn is shown on the largest-scale maps as being a small pond upstream of the mini-waterfall, it is unlikely that this is often the case. There has been a lot of rain over the last few days, and from the point the burn leaves the trees in the distant background, to its passage under a railway line just South of here, it flows through - and sometimes over - grassland. This is an odd site in an urban environment; usually such grassy meanderings are only found in remote countryside. The burn begins as a series of drains in Dechmont, then goes underground through the North of Deans, the Northernmost area of Livingston. When the water re-emerges in central Deans it achieves named status (this didn't happen until relatively recently though); then, by way of an old reservoir, it flows through the Eliburn area of the town, before joining Lochshot Burn. According to one website it sometimes also goes by the name of 'Eli Burn', which is obviously how that area of the town got its name. Nell and Ellie are interchangeable shortenings of some female names - e.g. Ellen. 'Eli' is an odd spelling of Ellie - it turns out though that it has something to do with some old noble family (startlingly, still lording it about in 2023!) who occupied Livingston Peel in the mid 1600s, shortly after they were granted the use of the title of Lord Elibank for some favour or other back in the day. Livingston Peel was basically a fancy house masquerading as a castle which once sat in the Eliburn area, and was all there was around here in mediaeval times apart from a few fields, and is the basis for the town's name. Elibank presumably derives from the area that belonged to the Murray family (aka the Elibanks) at the time the peerage was bestowed. A hill, a burn, some crags and a ruined castle still have the name. All are near Walkerburn, in what used to be Peeblesshire, and look to be close to where the family once owned (and no doubt probably still do own) land.

Ian Dodds

Twilight mist over Eliburn Reservoir

Whilst I know the difference between mist and fog (fog is just created by clouds being at ground level), quite why mist forms escapes me. It has something to do with water vapour (in this case from the reservoir) coming into contact with other colder passing air and turning back to water again I think! The odd thing here was that the mist only occupied the middle third of the water for whatever reason; it wasn't the case that if you moved to where the mist is in the photo, that that bit was clear close-up, and the top and bottom section looked misty. This is now a fishery. It may always have been so as there is no water board mentioned on old maps of here, as is usually the case with regular reservoirs. The most interesting thing I unearthed about the reservoir is that somebody had a lucky escape almost a year ago to the day when the ice gave way whilst he was doing a bit of ice hockey (?!) Old maps indicate that the reservoir is a bit over a hundred years old.

Ian Dodds

New signeage by railway bridge on Railway Path in Knightsridge West

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Kirk Road South Stripwood

Livingston is awash with stripwoods, almost all of which predate the building of the newtown by a century or more, being former farmland shelterbelts. This one heads roughly South from a cycle path that runs alongside the railway line, but the path running through it is easy to miss - as is the path through the adjoining wood further South across the road - as the signs all direct you to another perfectly adequate (but far duller) tarmacked cycle path that runs parallel to it. The Woodland Trust seems to own the majority of these woods; therefore Ordnance Survey maps are full of small narrow purple rectangles around here. All their woods come with detailed management plans, available online. They also all come with names, though these can sometimes be hard to tie in with what's on the ground when as small as this one, as the plans often have no maps included. Zooming in on the Historic Environment Scotland website's map, though, usually provides an answer. Although this name suggests some kind of historical link - the Kirkton area of Livingston being close by - in all probability it has been given because heading North along it you eventually reach a church, built as part of the newtown. The Woodland Trust is a charity and receives most of its funding through private donations, though businesses (some of which could be charged with greenwashing practices no doubt) and government top this up. Interestingly, a third of their annual income comes from money donated by the dead in wills.

Ian Dodds

The A89 near Bathgate

Viewed at Tesco’s massive distribution centre on a very cold December morning.

Mary and Angus Hogg

West Lothian Townscape : On the rampage at Livingston North

To facilitate diversity and inclusion, Daleks of all genders (and those that identify as hydraulic-fluid) are welcome to use the ramps provided. However, eternal quests for world domination will not be tolerated and anyone heard using exterminationist language will be no-platformed.

Richard West

Fintry Avenue, Livingston

Stephen Sweeney

Looking northwest from Starlaw Road

On the western outskirts of Livingston, looking towards Boghall, to the east of Bathgate.

M J Richardson

Glen Turner Distillery

Or should it be Turner Glen? - there appears to be some confusion, and concern that it is not a real distillery, but the Colorado Group website [2010] says it ended 2010 on a high, being presented with the Scottish Construction Centre’s exceptional performance award for demonstrating the successful design and build of the first new green-field grain distillery to be built on the Scottish mainland in over 40 years. The distillery will produce 25 million litres of whisky at start up, and will be called Starlaw Distillery.

M J Richardson

Starlaw Distillery

Glen Turner Distillery, or should it be Turner Glen? - there appears to be some confusion, and concern that it is not a real distillery, but the Colorado Group website [2010] says it ended 2010 on a high, being presented with the Scottish Construction Centre’s exceptional performance award for demonstrating the successful design and build of the first new green-field grain distillery to be built on the Scottish mainland in over 40 years. The distillery will produce 25 million litres of whisky at start up, and will be called Starlaw Distillery.

M J Richardson

Alderstone Path

The equivalent of Alderstone Road running from Deans to the town centre. If travelling to Livingston by train, this is a good walk in through pleasant woodland.

Richard Webb

Livingston North Station

A railway station on the now through route between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Tags refer to the track's heritage as this is a modern station, opened around 1986.

Richard Webb

Stripwood, Newyearfield

Now in the care of the Woodland Trust, this mature woodland was once a shelterbelt surrounding farmland. Now it is deep inside Livingston.

Richard Webb

Compensation pond

Flood prevention pond - the big depression will fill if there is excessive run off. View from the Alderstone Path near Livingston North Station.

Richard Webb

Substation entrance

Well screened by trees.

Richard Webb

M8 westbound

Alex McGregor

M8 westbound

Alex McGregor

Deans Industrial Estate from the air

A view taken from an aeroplane approaching Edinburgh Airport from the east. It is more or less centred on the Deans Industrial Estate. The main Glasgow-Edinburgh railway line runs across the middle the picture between the A779 below and the M8 above. The long white building beside the M8 is the Tesco Distribution Centre for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

kim traynor

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Woodlands Park is located at Grid Ref: NT0269 (Lat: 55.904098, Lng: -3.5690447)

Unitary Authority: West Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders