Kingsfield Leisure Opportunities

Kingsfield Leisure is glad to promote the new Have a Great Day Out in West Lothian Visitor Leaflet. Kingsfield plays a big part in the Leisure and Tourism opportunities in the County and we provide 4 Star Visit Scotland Activity Centre facilities at our Linlithgow site. We offer not only Kingsfield Golf but our excellent Kingsfield Clays and our new Kingsfield Archery and Falconry at Kingsfield along with the excellent services at our Tee Caddie Coffee Shop. We are also proud to work with Linlithgow Tours (www.linlithgowtours.net) to provide a comprehensive tourism and leisure package for visitors and locals like. Click here to view the Have a Great Day Out in West Lothian Visitor Leaflet

The Podcast Channel

The Podcast Channel is the ultimate local Podcast service for those who like their information delivered in an entertaining informative style. This new local podcast service provides audio podcasts around Scotland. Click the link below to visit The Podcast Channel website: http://www.podcast-channel.co.uk

Pride & Passion Linlithgow website hits 100k !

The Tourism and Business website Linlithgow -a Great Visit! www.linlithgow.com has just celebrated the 100,000 unique visitor to visit the site. This is a fantastic achievement for a voluntray group project that was only created just over one year ago. Linlithgow.com is brought to you by Pride & Passion Linlithgow - a voluntary organisation whose overall aim is to develop a tourism culture in Linlithgow, inspiring and engaging the community in making more of tourism, to the social and economic benefit of those living and working in the town. Get your FREE linlithgow.com car window sticker......and show your support for PPL. Available NOW from Kingsfield Golf Range. Also available from: • Visitor Information Services in the County Buildings, • Blast-off Books, • Gazette Office • Linlithgow Story Museum at Annet House. Sponsors PPL were formally constituted as a voluntary organisation last week at a well attended Open Meeting. The initial work in 2006 and 2007 was supported by a Community Challenge grant from Pride & Passion for Scotland. Pride & Passion Linlithgow is presently sponsored by: • Alan Steel Asset Management • Linlithgow Grange Rotary Club and would gladly welcome further funding involvement of businesses and organisations interested in the promotion of Tourism in Linlithgow. If you would like to help by becoming a member or by supporting PPL financially, please e-mail mail@linlithgow.com.

Kingsfield Golf Newsletter

Kingsfield is buzzing with activity. That's because 2008 is one of the most exciting years in our history. Not only have we just opened - with brand leading Callaway Golf - a new club fitting centre with the latest hi-tech equipment to help you improve your game. But this summer we will unveil our fantastic new nine-hole golf course - and "The Ochils", a distinctive and challenging new family friendly putting green. These are the biggest new developments at Kingsfield since we opened our high-quality driving range back in 1995, making a visit a must for all golf enthusiasts. Click here to read the Kingsfield Golf Newsletter

Podcast Links - Tourism -Twinning and Promotion of Linlithgow and West Lothian

Please click on to the following links to listen to the individuals promote various Linlithgow Tourism and Leisure facilities in the their own personal manner : http://podcast-channel.co.uk/archive/robertarkley-westlothiancut.mp3 - Robert Arkley (Kingsfield Leisure) http://www.podcast-channel.co.uk/archive/PaulMacCallum-GrapevineTwinning.mp3 - Paul MacCallum (Grapevine -West Lothian Twinning) http://www.podcast-channel.co.uk/archive/ronniebambury-lithlithgowprideandsteeringgroup.mp3 - Ronnie Bamberry (Twinning and Pride and Passion) http://www.podcast-channel.co.uk/archive/JonMalloy-LinlithgowReedBand.mp3 - Jon Malloy (Linlithgow Reed Band -Twinning Tour to Germany) http://www.podcast-channel.co.uk/archive/LinlithgowMuseum-ScottyExhibition.mp3 - Alan Young (Linlithgow Story Museum -Annet House) These are great personal tributes to Tourism -Twinning and Promotion of Linlithgow and are worth listening too, as you may gain aload of local knowledge.

Podcast Interview with Mr Robert Arkley on Line............................Kingsfield Leisure

Listen into this exclusive podcast with Mr Robert Arkley Managing Director of Kingsfield Leisure discussing the present and future opportunities at Kingsfield.

St Andrews Luxury Golf Tours and Must Visit Locations in Scotland

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Callaway Golf Performance Centre - Opens at Kingsfield

The Golf Range will be closed for an Official function until 3pm on Wednesday 19th March After which we will gladly Welcome all our Existing and New Customers to view the New Authorised Callaway Golf Performance Centre at Kingsfield Golf Range.

Kingsfield Leisure

Tee Caddie Coffee Shop

We are open every Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm and we welcome golfers, and non golfers alike. So why not visit us and enjoy our specialities and take in the wonderful views over the Golf Range and the surrounding countryside!

Vote for Kingsfield Golf Range

We would like to have your vote for Kingsfield Golf Range in this Scotland wide poll. Please open up link and scroll down to Kingsfield Golf Range at position 210 . Also your vote for Linlithgow Palace would also be appreciated - presently at position 56. Scotland is the Place - Top 100 - Activities Kingsfield Golf Range, Linlithgow. Region: West Lothian. Activity Type: Sport. More Info: Must be the best kept Golf Range in the Country.

Linlithgow Information Sheet

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Visit Scotland Expo used to 'beam up' West Lothian Tourism!

What might we characters have in common? We will be delighted to let you into our secret, boldly go to our stand on the 18th and 19th April and all will be revealed West Lothian Tourism Forum, www.visitwestlothian.co.uk Stand G11

Music Project Students Enjoy Kingsfield Experience As part of a tour of the Royal Burgh organised by Linlithgow Tours, the French and German students from Linlithow's 'twinned towns' of Guyancourt and Pernitz seemed to enjoy their time at Kingsfield in mid April.

After visiting Linlithgow Palace, St.Michaels Church and Annet House the group were transported to our Golf Facility where they were split into 3 groups. Alternating from an introduction to the game of Golf presented by David Burns , our Laser Clay 'Shoot to Thrill' pursuit and enjoying lunch in the Tee Caddy Coffee Shop the attendees smiles indicated that they had indeed appreciated the on site leisure opportunities. After some intersting Golf swings being observed and amazing shooting positions the group were then entertained onboard the St.Magdalene Canal boat by Accordionist Bob Proudfoot. The kids joined in with singing and clapping to Bob's selection of music as they cruised along the Union Canal towards Linlithgow.

This great group of young people showed their appreciation at all stages of the day to the Tourism Guides at the places visited and to the Golf and Laser Clays instructors as well as to Jane and Helen for lunch and Bob for his jovial music. We all hope you enjoyed your visit to Linlithgow and hope to meet with you , your family and friends in the future back in the Royal Burgh or in your towns during future Twinning Visits. ''Haste ye Back!''

A Day of National Celebration

This week St Andrew's Day has been approved as a "Day of National Celebration" by the Scottish Parliament. November 30th 2007, and there after, will be regarded as a "voluntary public holiday" with staff giving up another day's holiday in lieu. West Lothian NEWS noticed that during last Thursday - 30th November- a huge increase in people actually celebrating the Patron Saint's Day. In Linlithgow alone a ' Celebrate St.Andrew's Day in the Royal Burgh ' catered for over thirty people and during the tour cries of 'Happy St.Andrew's Day' were heard along with 'warm' handshakes, kisses on cheeks and patriotic hugs being exchanged by many more. It is hoped that this is only the start of what could be a great National Holiday being celebrated in Scotland as it is already well established by expatriate Scots through out the world.

'Linlithgow Cross Well' Now Flowing with Water

OYEZ ! OYEZ! OYEZ! The first positive action from the newly formed Town Centre Management Meeting Group, is that the 'Cross Well' is now flowing with water . This is the first time in years that the Well has been working and is great News for the Royal Burgh, its inhabitants, local businesses and Tourists alike. The Lights will also be repaired and should hopefully be working by the time of the Advent Fayre on Saturday 28th November. Presently thou the Cross Well will be operating during the 'Celebrate Linlithgow Arts Festival' being held in the town from Friday 27th October to Sunday 29th October . Great News for the Royal Burgh , its inhabitants, local businesses and Tourism. Arrange a Tour of the Royal Burgh with Linlithgow Tours and we will explain about the Historical and Hysterical side of the Cross Well.

MUSIC AT THE CROSS HELPS REVIVE LINLITHGOW TRADITION

The ancient heart of Linlithgow came alive with contemporary summer song this year, as a time-honoured programme of musical entertainment gets a modern make-over, and catches the ear and the eye of everyone at the historic Cross, in the centre of the Royal Burgh.

Wednesday afternoons in July and August had even more of a party atmosphere as the musically talented burghers let their hair down. Traditionally a recreation period for the hard-working townsfolk of Linlithgow, the midweek “half-day” was a rare opportunity for local musicians to gather for practice in the town’s historic heart. During the height of summer, they’d play at The Cross for visitors, neighbours and friends alike.

In a modern interpretation of that tradition, the Linlithgow Business Association, with the funding support of West Lothian Council, commissioned active music groups from around the burgh to perform at the same, traditional meeting place, offering a series of free events to help encourage everyone to enjoy their day in Linlithgow.

Ronnie Bamberry, events co-ordinator for the Linlithgow Business Association, said that:

"The Cross has always been a focal point for Linlithgow, and this was a great opportunity to bring some regular public entertainment into the heart of the town.

We had some really talented musicians involved..!

We achieved our aim of encouraging more people to visit, stay, shop, dine and thoroughly enjoy the Royal Burgh"

Accordion duets; a concert group from the local reed band; and the pipes and drums played to very appreciative audiences and teh kids were entertained during a special visit by Nancy of the Ceramic Workshop

Linlithgow Tours

From individual personalised one to one tours through to organised coach parties, you will find our Blue Badge Tour Guide willing and able to provide an entertaining and enjoyable guided tour of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow.

Utilising the spacious parking facilities at Kingsfield we will welcome you to the 4 Star Visit Scotland Award Winning Activity Centre where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a light meal or refreshment before, during or after your tour.

The Linlithgow Tours will be personalised to your needs dependant on the time you have available, what you would like to view and the mobility of the people in your group.

Here is a selection of the places and opportunities that may interest you:

• Visit the Royal Palace of Linlithgow
• Gain an insight to the amazing Life of Mary Queen of Scots
• Experience , and live , the Linlithgow Story at the excellent local Museum
• Walk through a wonderful Scottish Garden Rigg
• Enjoy the view over Linlithgow Loch and feed the royal swans
• Enter and appreciate the wonderful interior of the magnificent St.Michaels Church
• Walk through one of the oldest graveyards in Scotland
• Experience a leisurely boat trip along the Union Canal
• Visit the only Canal Museum in Scotland
• See and hear about the towns Doo'cot
• Find out why the locals are proud to be called 'Black Bitches'
• Visit the site of the first 'gun' murder in Scotland.
• A guided tour of the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Linlithgow, once the
  Capital of Scotland, is certainly worth considering.

We aim to provide an interesting and enjoyable in sight to our beloved town by mixing fact with fiction regarding our version of life past and present in the 'auld county town'! Extended tours can also include the following visits if time permits;

• The Falkirk Wheel
• Hopetoun House
• Blackness Castle
• The Binns
• Hopetoun House
• The Forth Bridges at South Queensferry

Linlithgow Tours can also customise your tour even further by arranging any of the following:

• Hotel or B&B accommodation
• Flights and transportation from Edinburgh Airport
• Ferry travel and pick up from Rosyth Ferry Terminal
  Food and refreshment requirements including Lunch, Dinner and even a buffet on board whilst cruising the Union Canal
• Musical accompliment by a Scottish Piper , A Pipe Band , a Scottish Folk Group or an accordionist for example

Linlithgow's Motto is ' Be Kind to Strangers' and that is what Linlithgow Tours prides itself on being .

Linlithgow Tours look forward to providing a customised tour for you, and your group, in the near future.

For further information please check out our Linlithgow Tours website at www.linlithgowtours.net or email info@linlithgowtours.net or telephone 07909 635270 mobile.

Gateway to a Royal Burgh: a new way to experience a historic Scottish town

From Kingsfield Leisure Golf Driving Range, Monty or Tiger could probably hit a drive all the way to Linlithgow Palace. A golf ball bouncing through the walled garden may be a new experience for Mary, Queen of Scots – and custodians Historic Scotland – but that would be the only real change since the tragic monarch’s day. Even the virgin queen would recognise modern-day Linlithgow as the royal burgh of her birth.

Royal entourages of course are not the only Linlithgow procession these days. Fairs, bands marches and even a proposed farmers market can make visiting the High Street’s myriad specialist shops even more enticing – but you may well have to take advantage of the town's generous off street parking to best enjoy them. Better then to make a regal promenade on foot. It’s the best way to enjoy the town, and that's where Kingsfield comes into its own.

More than just a great golf driving range, the four-star visitor experience at Kingsfield Leisure, on the eastern approach to Linlithgow, is set up to be the gateway to the beautiful historic royal burgh.

General Manager Robert Arkley invites one and all to at Kingsfield. For five generations his family have farmed here, now he's harvesting a crop of leisure activities to compliment the acres still under plough. "We can welcome anyone from a solo visitor to a coach tour, and take them right to the heart of Linlithgow, without their vehicle even leaving our car park. That way, the town doesn’t get congested, and you don’t have to worry about finding a parking space. It's a great way to really get in touch with Linlithgow, and a great way to spend the day."

Nevertheless, if your interests are the same as European Tour golfers like Stephen Gallagher, and you’d rather get in touch with perfecting your golf swing, or even improving your aim on the laser clay shooting range, you need not even leave Kingsfield. Swing, shoot and play away, while the rest of your party indulge in a bespoke version of the Linlithgow experience.

For the rest us, it's a short transfer from Kingsfield to the nearby Park Bistro, right on the tranquil union Canal. Cruise from the landing jetty right into the old town basin, story tellers and players regaling visitors all the way. With a qualified and knowledgeable Blue-Badge guide waiting to lead your party from the canal vessels to the medieval vennels of old Linlithgow. There's every opportunity to get the most from the sights of the town - the famous palace, the picturesque loch and the multitude of people and places that make Linlithgow unique. There's even time for an ample sample of the High Street's traditional mix of quality independent traders - a real slice of Linlithgow life.

As your transfer coach delivers you the mile from the Town Cross to Kingsfield, there's time for a hearty refreshment in the Tea Caddy lounge. "We might even let you try out the putting green", says Kingsfield's Robert Arkley, "If you've any energy left after your relaxing day out in Linlithgow."

Next year, the Anniversary Course, a par-three 9-hole golfing test, will open to mark Kingsfield's twelfth year. The town sports new retail, eating and swanky apartments. There are butchers, bakers, even candle stick makers, all adding to the mix. These days even Mary would find something new in a visit to Linlithgow.

 - Simon Walton, February 2006

'Visitors Enjoy Visit to Linlithgow'

Visitors to Linlithgow on a recent Sunday morning visit were met by Linlithgow Tours Blue Badge Tour Guide, Alison Barclay at Linlithgow Cross.

During their time in the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, the visitors who came from as far a field as Singapore, Switzerland, Spain , Israel and the Ukraine enjoyed the opportunity to be photographed at some of the historical sites in Linlithgow, namely;

• The Cross Well which is located in front of the Town Hall and the Town Clock
• The ' Orders' of Linlithgow at the Palace Entry
• In front of Linlithgow Palace, the Birth Place of Mary Queen of Scots
• Outside the marvellous St Michaels Church
• And over looking Linlithgow Loch, whilst Alison explained the story about the 'Black Bitch' on the island located in Loch.
• Linlithgow Tours would like to Thank our foreign visitors for allowing us to photograph them during their stay in the Royal Burgh.

' Haste ye back ' to Scotland's shores and to Linlithgow in the future.

Kingsfield Activity Days

Kingsfield Leisure is glad to announce that we have added two new exciting leisure pursuits to our Activity Days Programme. We now offer the opportunity to enjoy Archery as a new addition to our present leisure pursuits at our Four Star Visit Scotland Activity Centre in Linlithgow. We can also offer , through our good friends at Extremekarting, the opportunity to enjoy first class Go-Karting at theirfacilities that are located near to Kingsfield. Event Organisers can now select a combination of the following activities to meet their guests requirements:

• Historic Tour Of the Royal Burgh
• Cruise along the Union Canal
• Kingsfield Professional Golf Tuition utilising our Computerised Golf Studio
• PGA Golf Clinic
• Kingsfield Clays, the 'Shoot to Thrill Experience'
• Archery
• Rounds of Golf at local Golf Courses
• Putting Competitions
• Go Karting at near by Facility

Our Leisure Management team will work with you to prepare a customised programme to meet your requirements.

Please contact Kingsfield Leisure on 07909 635270 or via email at info@kingsfieldleisure.com