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A Legacy That Lives On
Bathgate Band is one of Scotland’s oldest and most historic musical institutions. With documented origins as far back as the late 1820s, our earliest members included French Huguenot hand loom weavers whose craftsmanship shaped Bathgate’s reputation and whose musical passion helped form the town’s first brass ensemble. In 1842, Bathgate Band played for Queen Victoria…
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Save the Wee Mair Nursery for Music, not Developers!
West Lothian Council has recently announced plans to sell the Bathgate West Nursery building, affectionately known locally as The Wee Mair Nursery, a site steeped in local heritage and cultural potential. We believe this space should remain a community asset, continuing to benefit generations to come. Bathgate Band is today launching an exciting proposal to…
