Scotland’s ‘Great Improvement’ and It’s Realities
Throughout the 18th century, the Scottish Lowlands underwent a ‘Great Improvement’ that saw a completely new era for Scotland and its lowlands. This agricultural revolution was a result of Scotland’s ‘Great Enlightenment’ that completely transformed West Lothian and the whole of Scotland in effect. But what were the actual realities of this rural revolution? Well. […]
Westfield – From Bustling Industrial Town to a Tiny Village
On the far North West corner of west Lothian, you will find the village of Westfield. A tiny unassuming looking settlement. Westfield looks like the sort of place where nothing exiting has ever happened. Like somewhere that has always just been a tiny little dot on the map. But looks can be deceiving. Although the […]