So much to see and do here in Bathgate
There is so much to do and see in Bathgate, from shopping to keeping fit and eating out, Bathgate is a thriving community.
Leisure is an important part of our lives with more people keeping fit than ever before.
And in Bathgate Anytime Fitness is a new gym that will be opening in the town in September.
Offering all aspects of training, the gym is open 24 hours a day seven days a week, offering keep fit fans the chance to work out when they want to.
The team of trainers will be on hand to advise people on the right training program for them to make sure they make the most of their work out.
Once you have the body you dream of, why not focus on your inner peace with Bathgate’s Community Spirit which offers a range of hollistic therapies from Reiki and meditation to Tarot readings and life coaching.
Our inner well being is as important as our physical health and at Community Spirit, the therapists can take care of your spiritual well being.
Once you are fighting fit and feeling refreshed, it’s time to hit the shops in Bathgate.
Nothing compares to the knowledge and range offered by the shopkeepers in the town centre.
From the knowledge and expertise high street shopkeepers have to the relief of avoiding waiting at home for internet deliveries and the chance to try before you buy, shopping in your home town is often the best option for the modern day consumer.
When you shop at local butchers, bakers, farm shops and green grocers, it is likely that a decent percentage of the produce has had a short fieldto-fork journey.
There are one-off gifts to be found too as independent shops often stock items which are made locally and are not available elsewhere.
If you need a kilt for that special occasion, then Bathgate Kilt Studio is the place to go.
The expert team can kit you out for any formal social gathering, from proms to evening receptions and wedding, making sure you look just right in your chosen tartan ensemble.
Bookshops, cafes and craft shops often drum up custom by hosting events, from book groups to knitting clubs and children’s events. If the businesses are not supported, the local groups tend to disappear too.
You can rely on the independent retailer to give you more for your money, from bakers throwing in extra crusty rolls for regulars and grocers giving informal discounts, shopping local has great advantages.
Independent retailers can use their discretion to reward regular custom, and it can mean you get discounts on the items you actually want to buy, rather than being tempted by multi-buy offers in the big chains.
There are also a host of great venues to eat and drink in the town centre. Your taste buds can enjoy a tour of around the world from authentic Indian cuisine to Itallian and traditional British carvery and modern fine dining - there’s something for everyone to tuck in and enjoy. So this summer stay at home.