Subscribe to our Construction Newsfeed
Scotland Construction Directory
Search our 13,917 companies....

Construction News

03/05/2011

Play Area At Beecraigs Country Park Reopens

Beecraigs play area has reopened after a major refurbishment just in time for the holiday weekend.

West Lothian Council has spent £200,000 upgrading the park with popular favourites such as swings, climbing frames, and revolving equipment all included as part of the fun. The iconic towering rope net has been retained.

A tunnel embankment slide and two cableways located 'side-by-side' will allow fun seekers to race one another as they fly through the air, not to mention the sandworks that will provide children with hours of fun and learning. The facility also offers a toddler play area as well as a teen play area - so there?s something for everyone.

-- Advertisement --
NorthernAsbestosServicesLtd

Visitors to the park will also see the new Highland calves including Tommy, the celebrity white calf.

There are also lovely walks and picnic areas.

Project manager, Colin Bell, said: "We have worked in partnership with Livingston based company, The Play Practice (Scotland) Ltd, to design and layout this flagship facility to make best use of the natural landscape. The park looks fantastic and will be popular with local families."

Robert De Bold, Executive councillor for the environment, said: "The council is absolutely delighted that play area is finished, and is another great reason to visit Beecraigs Country Park."

(GK/KMcA)

Latest Construction News

04/09/2026
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to demolish and rebuild the Liberton station in the capital. Procured via the SCAPE Scotland Construction Framework, the £10m scheme marks a significant investment in SFRS infrastructure and will create a
Read More
03/09/2026
Network Rail says it has hit a key milestone in efforts to strengthen Scotland's railway against severe weather, with £130m invested in resilience over the last two years. The move comes amid tougher operating conditions, including higher temperatures, increasingly unpredictable rainfall and more f
Read More
04/09/2026
ESB has reached Final Investment Decision (FID) and executed the principal construction agreements for the 96MW Chleansaid Wind Farm, near Lairg in the Scottish Highlands. The move signals the start of delivery for one of the utility's most strategic renewable projects and its first ESB-developed on
Read More
04/09/2026
Glasgow City Region has welcomed confirmation of £22.7 million in first-year funding from the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, aimed at accelerating business growth, improving skills and employability, and creating new commercial space across the area. The award represents the opening phase of a
Read More
04/09/2026
A major planned maintenance scheme has begun across East Renfrewshire, with 190 council homes set to receive new kitchens in the first year of works. The initiative is part of East Renfrewshire Council's longer-term investment in its housing stock. Approximately 300 kitchens are due to be replaced
Read More
04/09/2026
A £9.8m Local Growth Fund programme for the Forth Valley has moved into delivery after the UK Government approved the region's Investment Plan, paving the way for projects to boost businesses, skills, housing and infrastructure across Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire. Following approval of th
Read More
04/09/2026
Approval of a new Local Growth Fund Investment Plan will deliver £11.8 million to Ayrshire between 2026 and 2029, targeting higher household incomes and stronger local economies through infrastructure, business support and skills. The funding reflects the collective ambition of the Ayrshire Regiona
Read More
04/09/2026
SNIPEF's State of Trade Survey for the first quarter of 2026 points to steady activity tempered by growing caution. Work volumes have held up, payment performance is broadly consistent and product availability remains manageable. However, order books are more finely balanced, margins are under press
Read More
04/09/2026
Farrans has been appointed by ESB to deliver the Civil Balance of Plant (CBoP) for the 96MW Chleansaid Wind Farm near Lairg in the Scottish Highlands. The contract signals the start of delivery on one of ESB's most strategically important renewable schemes and marks its first onshore wind project i
Read More
03/09/2026
Sky has secured planning permission for its new Livingston Campus, unlocking a major investment and underscoring the company's long-term commitment to Scotland. The decision marks a key step towards delivering a significant new workplace development in West Lothian. The approved plans will bring Sk
Read More
SEEIT3DMaccaferri LtdDGC Speed SprayMartin Property Care LimitedIredia ResourcesGalaxy Window BlindsAlternative Tying Systems LtdSips Eco Panel Systems LtdApollo Scaffolding Ties LtdHBB GeoSales Ltd