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Things to do in Bathgate, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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1. Torphichen Preceptory
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Nestled in the heart of Torphichen, West Lothian, lies Torphichen Preceptory. Maintained by Historic Scotland the Preceptory is one of two examples to be found in Britain, the other is located in London. The earliest known records of its existence are from 1168. In its current state it consists of the two trnscepts and the tower, though foundations from various other parts, such as the cloisters, still exist. The original church was the only Scottish link to the Preceptory of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and today it is manned by members of the Order of St. John.
2. Scottish Korean War Memorial
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
Well worth the detour to this magical place. The trees next to the war memorial are laid out perfectly. There is Tina of nature here too. I enjoyed learning more about the Korean War. It’s a shame to see people die because if war.
3. Bathgate War Memorial
4. Cairnpapple Hill
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4.0 based on 52 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Explore a rare ceremonial complex in the Bathgate Hills. The broad summit of Cairnpapple Hill was a significant site for ceremonies and burials for at least 4,000 years.
Reviewed By adlkasnflkshfks - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Cairnpapple Hill offers a wonderful spiritual experience. From the surrounding area it looks nothing special; just a hill with a radio tower on the top and even as you climb to the summit there seems nothing exceptional about the place. Once you step out onto the summit, however, the panoramic view across central Scotland takes your breath away. You can see for many miles in all directions, even as far as Arran to the West on a clear day. You can see the valley of the Forth and right across to the Ochils to the North and the Pentlands to the South West. Just by looking around you can see why the ancient people built a ceremonial centre and buried their dead here. You feel close to the sky and you can see and feel the living world about you. The henge dates back over 5000 years and was ancient when the Romans found it almost 2000 years ago. Cairnpapple might not appeal to most people. I guess to many people it would look like a simple bare hill. It is no coincidence, however, that these ancient works are sited here. The modern concrete ‘cairn’ and some of the interior restoration works are a bit of a distraction but if you sit outside on the warm grass on a summer’s day and look around you, you can really connect with the past and feel part of the endless progression of time. If you are spiritually and/or historically inclined I would strongly recommend a visit to Cairnpapple. You won’t be disappointed,
