Last month we finished the last section of the Shale Trail, which goes along the Union Canal and it has been decided that for the penultimate walk of the 2024 season, we would continue along the canal from Winchburgh as far as the Park Bistro.  The walk is about 4 and a half miles and… Read more

Autumn has arrived along with the first U3A Art Appreciation visit of the year.  For full description of the event, how to book tickets, facilities,  blue badge parking and lockers see link below. For an audio tour you need to take your smart phone and headphones - click for details Event     AN IRISH IMPRESSIONIST/LAVERY… Read more

We will be walking the next section of the Shale from Uphall Station on Saturday 28th September. From Uphall station, the part we have not yet walked is about 4.7 miles as a linear walk and should take just under 2 hours.  However, this would require 2 cars, to be taken to Winchburgh, one left… Read more

For our final garden visit of the year, we will be visiting Glassmount House Garden near Kirkcaldy.  It is a densely planted walled garden with surrounding woodland. An A-listed sundial, Mackenzie & Moncur greenhouse and historical doocot are complemented by a number of newer structures. Daffodils are followed by a mass of candelabra and cowslip… Read more

Hello again. I'm planning this walk again. Apologies to the walkers who walked and reccied with me but maybe better response this time now pets and children and holidays are less demanding! Good news. There ARE well maintained public toilets halfway round in Charleston. Otherwise details the same TIME   2Hrs DISTANCE  7KM WALK START   … Read more

This is a visit to Almondell Country Park, between Broxburn and East Calder. This will continue our topic of plants, while the park also has examples of engineering with its bridges over the River Almond. Read more

Anne Walsh will lead the next walk on Saturday 22 June, along part of the Shale Trail, beginning in East Calder. Meet at the Almondell, south car park, East Calder at 10.00am.  They are putting in new traffic light just at the entrance though they may not be operational by 22nd June, the date of… Read more

An Afternoon Tea has been arranged at the West Lothian Golf Club, ‘The Forth and Fore’ for ALL,  u3a members. This is in response to the questionnaire requesting a summer event. The venue has tremendous views across the river Forth ……. on a good day. There will be no entertainment, just a chance to catch… Read more

This walk led by Hildegard Berwick covers sites associated with the Glasgow artist Bet Low. Start point: 350 Sauchiehall Street at corner of the CCA building, looking up towards Glasgow School of Art. Duration - c.1 hour 40 minutes plus questions. The walk will be at a moderate pace along Sauchiehall Street and up to Blythswood… Read more

This 18th century garden - one of the largest walled gardens in Scotland - is being restored and developed as a community garden by the Amisfield Preservation Trust, with volunteers.  It provides a venue for education and training for people of all abilities. Free entrance. More information can be found here. Click to return to Garden… Read more