Festival Fortnight

Friday 22nd May

Scooter Racing: 6:30pm, Tesco Car Park

Open to pre school, primary, participants with a disability (under 8 and under 12) and adults! Bring your scooter and safety gear and compete for the winners trophy!

Sponsored by Splat messy play in conjunction with Tesco

Saturday 23rd May

Mile of pennies and street fair: 10am – 2pm, George Street

Add your pounds and pennies to outline the iconic arch and help us reach our fundraising target. Join in our street fayre with a wide range of stalls and attractions!

If you’d like a stall, please contact: bathgateprocessionsecretary@hotmail.com

Big Bathgate Busk: 10am – 2pm, George Street

Welcome back to the Big Bathgate Busk! Come and see local artists showcasing their musical talents

In association with Wall to Wall Music

Sunday 24th May

Car Treasure Hunt: 2pm, Morrisons Car Park

Can you solve the clues and get back safely to base? Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.
Register at gazebo in Morrisons car park. Entry fee is £10 per car.

Sponsored by Conveyancing Practice

Monday 25th May

Inter School Potted Sports: 6:30pm, Bathgate Sports Centre

Bathgate’s six primary schools compete for ‘The Procession Trophy’

Sponsored by SIBCAS in association with Xcite Bathgate

Wednesday 28th May

Inter School Swimming Gala: 6:15pm, Bathgate Sports Centre

Come along and cheer on the swimmers

In association with Bathgate Amateur Swimming Club

Sunday 31st May

5-A-Side Inter School Football: 1pm, Bathgate Sports Centre

Open to all primary school age children who live in Bathgate or attend a Bathgate school. Teams will compete for the winners trophy!

In association with Bathgate Thistle Juniors Football Club

Tuesday 2nd June

Children’s Sports: 6:30pm, Bathgate Sports Centre

Sponsored by Bathgate Community Centre in association with Bathgate Thistle

Wednesday 3rd June

Trivia Quiz: 7pm, Bathgate British Legion

£10 entry per team (max 5 people). Who will win the coveted 2026 trophy? Please see bookwhen.com/bathgateprocession to register or email our secretary

Sponsored by Maureen Hamilton in association with The Royal British Legion

Friday 5th June

Oration Night: 8pm, Bathgate Parish Church

Tom McManus will deliver his Oration covering his memories of Bathgate. More details are on page 16 of the procession magazine.

Saturday 6th June

8am till 5:30pm. Hip! Hip! Join us for Procession day. Timetable of events in the procession magazine.