Scotland’s first Festival of Movement – 29 March 2025, 10am-6pm – Linlithgow
Move For Good’s Festival of Movement is a one-day celebration of all the positivity found when we move actively and sustainably in our everyday lives.
There will be activities to try, people to meet and fun to be had for all abilities and ages, taking place in Linlithgow town centre and at the West Lothian Cycle Circuit.
On the day, expect creative workshops, talks, taster sessions and opportunities to get moving through our programme that includes many of our partner organisations from West Lothian and beyond.
All activities are Free!
Programme
Our full programme is available now!
Download a PDF brochure
Visit our programme page for a plain text version.
You can pick up a printed copy in Linlithgow
You can also follow us on social media to find out more
Event capacity and bookings
All activities are free.
Most events you can just turn up for. Some have limited capacity as indicated in the programme. You can book spaces on to them through our Eventbrite page
Highlights for the day
We are delighted to welcome one of our favourite artists and writers Dr Amanda Thomson who will give a special illustrated talk about how we explore both the places we visit, and ourselves, through walking.
Join artist and choreographer Janice Parker for a walking based creative workshop focusing on our senses and how we encounter our environment through connecting to our bodies.
Skate or Pie! Radworx and Falkirk Wheelers will be bringing enough shred! for everyone; we’ll bring the teas, coffees and snacks.
For our Mini-Atlas of Active Travel projects from across West Lothian and the central belt who are working to make walking, wheeling and cycling better for everyone come together with creative workshops, exhibitions and activities for all the family.
The Cyclo-Pedia will give opportunities for the whole family to try a range of different bikes; with advice and taster sessions on adaptive, cargo, e-bikes and tandems; get on the circuit for a ride or come explore one of our beautiful quiet cycle routes.
There are taster sessions and activities for everyone, just browse our full programme below. Get in touch if you have any questions, contact details are available at the bottom of this page.
Questions and More Information
If you have any further questions please get in touch by email: moveforgood ‘at’ trust-linlithgow.org.uk
Or by phoning us directly on 01506 846991
Where and When
We are proud to host the Festival of Movement in Linlithgow, West Lothian
Morning 10am-12.30pm at the West Lothian Cycle Circuit
Afternoon 12.30-5.30pm in Linlithgow Town Centre at The Cross, Cross House and The Vennel
West Lothian Cycle Circuit, McGinley Way, EH49 6SQ – Google Maps – what3words
The Cross, Kirkgate, EH49 7AH – Google Maps – what3words
Cross House and Kirk Hall, Kirkgate, EH49 7AL – Cross House and the kirk hall of our local church, St Michael’s Parish Church – both are just north of the The Cross – Google Maps – what3words
The Vennel, EH49 7EX – The pedestrian precinct between LCDT’s EH49 Hub and our friends at Youth Space – Google Maps – what3words
How to get here
We encourage everyone to travel to the Festival of Movement by public transport and active travel.
Linlithgow rail station is well served by trains from across the central belt. Use the Scotrail journey planner
Or plan your journey by bus to Linlithgow using Google Maps or the Traveline Scotland journey planner.
How to get around Linlithgow
It’s easy to walk around the centre of Linlithgow. Getting to the West Lothian Cycle Circuit is a beautiful 45 minute walk from the Town centre along the canal. Cycling to the WLCC from the town centre takes just 10 mins. Or use Bus route L1 for travel around the town.
Access and support for people with disabilities or mobility issues
Euan’s Guide is an excellent resource for general access information for parts of Linlithgow.
Move For Good will do everything we can to help anyone with disabilities to attend the festival – please get in touch directly with festival producer Alex Misick by email: alex ‘at’ trust-linlithgow.org.uk
Parking
There is limited paid parking in Linlithgow. There is a pay and display car park at the Vennel by Cross House.
Please note that for the West Lothian Cycle Circuit there is free limited parking at the Xcite Linlithgow carpark.
Supporters
Move For Good and the Festival of Movement are supported by a Smarter Choices Smarter Places grant from Paths For All. Everyone at LCDT would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Paths for All team.
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