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Currently, a list of individuals and organisations with an interest

 in the archaeology of West Lothian.

(Buildings, 'sites of ', estates, local history, field work, documentation, maps, geology, technology etc)

West Lothian Archaeology Index

West Lothian Archaeology Group

Updated July 2010

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Local knowledge is a valuable source of historical and archaeological information.  Often this information arises as a result of someone asking a question about a location, building or artefact. Examples are the gatepost at Southrigg Farm and the questions relating to the site of Ogilface Castle.

Although there are established bodies for recording new archaeological sites and data, we thought that it would be useful to set up a webpage where queries and information could be posted for preliminary consideration and discussion. However, so far, we have found that most contacts do not want their communication listed on the site.

We are compiling a list of individuals and organisations who have an interest in the archaeology of West Lothian. This list will not be selective but will reflect those who can provide and/or wish to be kept informed of archaeological matters. In this way, we hope to encourage the exchange of information to raise the profile and knowledge-base of West Lothian's archaeology.

The West Lothian Archaeology Group will apply photographic and non-invasive geophysical techniques to investigate sites.  The use of kite aerial photography is a primary interest.

Ultimately, a round-table group could be formed, an idea initially suggested by Dr Stuart Eydmann.

Contact Rosie if you would like to be listed

e-mail Rosie to post a query/response or supply information

Information

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society Newsletters

WOSAS News

►West Lothian: The Built and Archaeological Heritage

 

 

Local Organisations

West Lothian History and Amenity Society

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society
History of Armadale Association
Linlithgow Union Canal Society
West Lothian Local History Library
Archaeological / Field Walking Interest Group (Linlithgow/Abercorn area)

Any person interested in joining this group is initially asked to contact Linlithgow resident: Nicholas B.L. Davis, hospitality2utalk21.com 

This group is not associated with the West Lothian Archaeology Group and does not communicate its activities or findings to the WLAG.

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Individuals

with their interests

 
Laurie Alexander Researcher of Manuel Nunnery. Can be contacted through rosiearmadale.org.uk
Dr Mary Baxter Lapsed archaeologist specialising in human remains / taphonomy / British Neolithic. Can be contacted through rosiearmadale.org.uk
Sybil Cavanagh West Lothian Local History Librarian -  Castles, mansions and maps. 01506 776331 Sybil.Cavanaghwestlothian.gov.uk
Dr Robin Chesters Director, Almond Valley Heritage Trust - Industrial archaeology. robinalmondvalley.co.uk
Gerald Cummins Old Roads of Scotland (West Lothian) - GeraldCummins2aol.com              
Nicholas B.L. Davis Archaeological / Field Walking Interest Group (Linlithgow/Abercorn area) from July 2009. Contact: hospitality2utalk21.com 
James Gentles Kite aerial photography (KAP), kapgentles.info
Ian Hawkins EAFS
Martin O'Hare Contact person at WOSAS (Sites and Monuments Record Officer / Archaeologist)
John Holt  Shale Villages Project Officer, Scottish Shale Oil Museum, Almond Valley Heritage Trust - Shale oil and general oil and gas history, special interest in oral history. Johnalmondvalley.co.uk
Davie Kerr Retired builder. Local history and poetry of Armadale. Can be contacted through Rosie or the HAA

Jim Knowles Archaeological scientist - Remote sensing of archaeological areas of interest and ancient metallurgy. Kite aerial photography. jimwestlothianarchaeology.org.uk

Ian Lewis Historic Scotland Countryside Ranger. General interest: Archaeology and history.  ian.lewisscotland.gsi.gov.uk

Christine McPherson Interest: Field archaeology.  cemcp80operamail.com

John Minelly Former civil engineer at Livingston Development Corporation.   j.minellybtinternet.com
Frances Murray Linlithgow Palace steward and archaeologist.  francesmurray617googlemail.com    New
John Reid Retired but still interested. See Niddry. Can be contacted through rosiearmadale.org.uk
Geoffrey Stell Building historian with special interests in castles, towers and fortifications, including 20th-century defences csgscotlandcastlestudiesgroup.org.uk and g.stelleca.ac.uk
Dr Steve Sweeney-Turner Currently expanding the historical source texts on Ancient Lothian and about to expand into the oldest sources of Lothian and other Scots/Lowland music.
Stuart Vance stuartvancepixyahoo.co.uk
Dr Cade Wells Chartered Engineer: Machine vision / Electronics. Can be contacted through rosiearmadale.org.uk
Dr John Wells Retired scientist - KAP: Aerial archaeology in the visible, near infra-red and ultra-violet parts of the spectrum. johnwestlothianarchaeology.org.uk
Rosie Wells Retired teacher -  Aerial archaeology (KAP), genealogy, local history and this website. rosiearmadale.org.uk

 

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