Linlithgow Civic Trust

Introduction

Linlithgow Civic Trust was formed as an unincorporated voluntary association in 1971. It was re-formed in April 2017 as a committee of Linlithgow Burgh Trust, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), alongside Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow, formerly part of Linlithgow Civic Trust.

Aims
  • To stimulate and advance public interest in, and care for, the beauty, history, character and well-being of Linlithgow and district, as defined by the EH49 postcode district.
  • To encourage and advance high standards of architecture and town planning, including the adequate provision and protection of green and blue spaces, in Linlithgow and district, this to be achieved by such means as scrutiny and constructive comment on planning applications, proposed developments and planning policies and the advocacy of alternative sustainable approaches to the planning and development of the town.
  • To pursue the above ends by means of meetings, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, publications, products, publicity, events, collaboration, lobbying and participation with other organisations including schools and committees, and the promotion of schemes or any other activities of a charitable nature.
  • To undertake, and encourage others to undertake, sustainable practical and physical works to preserve, sustain and enhance the beauty and character of Linlithgow and district, including, amongst other things, the creation of heritage trails, the installation of public art and the clearance and upgrading of untidy areas.

The Trust’s full terms of reference can be viewed or downloaded here: Terms of Reference

What We Do

Linlithgow Civic Trust is involved in many projects.  It is represented in Linlithgow Planning Forum and Linlithgow and Linlithgow Bridge Town Management Group.  Click on the links below for more details.

  • Programme: Linlithgow Civic Trust (LCT) organises a programme of talks and occasional outings.
  • Planning: LCT is a member of the Linlithgow Planning Forum and reviews plans for development in Linlithgow and the surrounding area, making constructive comments and objecting to proposals deemed unsuitable.
  • Publications: LCT has published a number of books that can be purchased locally. A number of free leaflets are also available.
  • Merchandise: LCT has also produced tea towels and a tote bag.
  • Perambulation of Linlithgow’s Marches: LCT organises the annual Perambulation of Linlithgow’s Marches, which takes place each year on the Wednesday before Linlithgow Marches Day.
Achievements

Over the years we have contributed in a number of areas.  See the Achievements page for details.

Please Support Us

If you’d like to support Linlithgow Civic Trust, click here to become a member of Linlithgow Burgh Trust.

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