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Scotland's First Oil Rush
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 4:52 pm
by Dark
Fantastic history of the original oil rush in Scotland.
Living here now it's hard to believe that Broxburn was Scotland's original boom town!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... t-oil-rush
Re: Scotland's First Oil Rush
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 7:22 pm
by Mr Momo
Great programme - have you been to the museum mentioned ? Its got me interested
Re: Scotland's First Oil Rush
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 11:00 pm
by Dark
Yes, there's a great museum at Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston.
Very informative for adults but also lots for the kids with tunnels to explore, animals to feed, play park, steam trains, country walks, etc.
Re: Scotland's First Oil Rush
Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 9:42 am
by ed
Caught the end of this. It was a great watch. We used to live just outside Winchburgh. Looked like a tough gig!
http://www.almondvalley.co.uk/
Seconded regarding the above. We have a season ticket and granny takes sprog there almost every Tuesday. A great day out.