Festival Fortnight

Friday 23rd 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 yours scooter and safety gear and compete for the Sibcas trophy!

Sponsored by SIBCAS in conjunction with Tesco

Saturday 24th 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

Sunday 25th May

Car Treasure Hunt: 2pm, Morrisons Car Park

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

Sponsored by Vim & Vigour

Monday 26th 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

Friday 30th May

Procession Ceilidh: 7:30pm, Bathgate British Legion

Dance to traditional music from Cockleroy Ceilidh / Folk Band and create unforgettable memories. Everyone is welcome! Tickets are £10 per adult and £5 per child (Under 16).

In association with The Kilt Studio

Sunday 1st June

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 ‘Link Challenge Cup’

Sponsored by Link in association with Bathgate Thistle Juniors and Xcite Bathgate

Tuesday 3rd June

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

Sponsored by Link in association with Xcite Bathgate

Wednesday 4th June

Trivia Quiz: 8pm, Bathgate British Legion

£10 entry fee per team (max 5 people). Who will win the coveted 2025 trophy! Register via eventbrite or email our secretary.

Sponsored by Maureen Hamilton

Friday 6th June

Oration Night: 8pm, Bathgate Parish Church

Margaret Graham will deliver her Oration covering her memories of Bathgate. More details are on page 14 of the procession magazine.

Saturday 7th June

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