Bathgate Music Hub

01/08/2026

🎺 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Progress continues behind the scenes as we work with our solicitors and West Lothian Council to finalise the lease for the future Bathgate Music Hub.

This week, specialist contractors were on site carrying out surveys to help us understand the work required to transform the former Bathgate West Nursery into a permanent home for music, learning and community activity.

We've also received some fantastic new aerial photographs of the building and grounds, giving a fresh perspective on the scale and potential of the site.

Read the full update and view more photos here:

🔗 https://bathgatemusichub.org.uk/2026/08/01/music-hub-update/

28/06/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆

We are aware of a number of potential incidents of vandalism in and around the former Bathgate West Nursery building.

At this stage, the property remains under the responsibility of West Lothian Council. We would therefore encourage local residents to report any concerns or suspicious activity directly to Police Scotland and West Lothian Council, using the appropriate channels.

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 remains hopeful that lease negotiations will conclude within the next few weeks. Once this process is complete, we will formally adopt responsibility for the security and stewardship of the building and its grounds, as part of our wider plans for the Bathgate Music Hub.

In the meantime, we would like to thank local residents for their continued vigilance and care for the area. Your support and engagement are greatly appreciated and play an important role in protecting local community assets.

We will continue to provide updates as progress is made.

02/06/2026

𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.

From community events to concert performances, there are several chances coming up to enjoy live brass music right here in and around Bathgate.

Bathgate Brass Band have shared the details in their latest post 👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B2qMVxcvr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Wondering where you can catch Bathgate Brass Band this month?

From concerts and contests to community events and summer engagements, June is shaping up to be a busy one.
We'd love to see you at one (or more!) of the events below, so make a note in your diary and come along to support us.

We look forward to sharing our music with you throughout the month.

West Lothian Council
West Lothian News
Scottish Brass Band Association

Thank you to our sponsors:
Clarus Networks
Findlay & Co Financial Solutions Ltd
Duggan Mortgage Solutions
Polkemmet Embroidery

25/05/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄 𝑯𝒖𝒃 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕! 🎺

It was a massive effort across the board, educating the next generation of brass band conductors.

Bathgate Brass Band put participants through their paces for the Conductors Course with Russell Gray, while Bathgate Youth Band worked hard with the Foundation Conductors Course with Stuart Black.

After a fantastic weekend of teamwork and mentorship, both bands wrapped it all up with brilliant performances at the course closing concert.

Thank you to Russell, Stuart, and all the participating conductor, and a huge well done to all of our musicians! 👏🎵

09/05/2026

A live showcase of developing conductors working with Bathgate Brass Band & Bathgate Youth Band

We’re delighted to invite you to our Conductors’ Workshop Concert, a relaxed, welcoming evening of live music featuring Bathgate Brass Band and Bathgate Youth Band.

This concert celebrates learning and musical development, with multiple conductors taking the podium throughout the evening.

📅 Sunday 24 May 2026�🕖 7pm | 📍 Brucefield Church, Whitburn�🎟️ Free to attend – donations welcome



Thank you to our sponsors:
Clarus Networks
Duggan Mortgage Solutions
Findlay & Co Financial Solutions Ltd
Polkemmet Embroidery

19/04/2026

Last week, Bathgate Brass Band and the Bathgate Music Hub were mentioned in the House of Commons.

We’re genuinely proud of that. Not because it’s about headlines, but because it shows that what’s happening here in Bathgate is being noticed beyond our town.




https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1381644673984337&id=100064164519956

11/04/2026

𝗔 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲!

Bathgate Music Hub will be a place where anyone can discover, learn and enjoy music.

From young beginners to experienced performers, Bathgate Music Hub will support people through a blend of established ensembles and a growing network of freelance tutors who can guide and inspire learners across many instruments and styles.

Our aim is to make access to music achievable and affordable for our whole community, creating a space where people can build confidence, creativity and connection. We are working towards bringing Bathgate Music Hub to life from late 2026 into early 2027, with the final timeline shaped by the wider planning and development process.

We look forward to sharing more about our vision and the progress that is being made as the project moves ahead.

04/04/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲.

Following Community Asset Transfer approval on 11 March, we, Bathgate Brass Band, are now working with West Lothian Council to agree the lease that will allow Bathgate Music Hub to move forward.

The Music Hub will bring together our established ensembles and a growing network of freelance music tutors to create a welcoming space for creativity, learning and community connection. Our aim is to make access to music achievable and affordable for people at every age and stage, supported by a blend of trusted organisations and independent tutors who can guide, teach and inspire.

Over the weeks ahead we will share regular updates on our progress, our partners and our vision for what Bathgate Music Hub will bring to the community.

If you want to stay close to the journey and see what happens next, follow our page and join us as we move ahead.

There is real momentum building, and this is only the beginning.



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