Our heritage, together
Winchburgh Heritage Trail
Discover the people, places and stories that shaped Winchburgh
Explore stories from Winchburgh’s past. More photographs, places and memories will be added as the trail develops.
Explore the stories
01 / HISTORY1189–1682
The Barony of Wychburgh
The story of Winchburgh's name reaches back to the medieval period.
Read the story →02 / HISTORYAugust 1913Opening of Winchburgh Bowling Green
A new bowling green created through the efforts of local workers opened with a memorable ceremony.
Read the story →03 / HISTORY4 October 1940Winchburgh Workmen’s Institute
A recreation space for the village opened during the Second World War.
Read the story →04 / HISTORY1842–1930Winchburgh Railway Junction
Railways connected Winchburgh to wider Scotland and helped shape its industrial landscape.
Read the story →05 / HISTORY13 October 1862The Winchburgh Railway Disaster
Seventeen people died following a head-on collision near Winchburgh.
Read the story →Historical stories are based on material supplied to the Winchburgh Heritage Trail project. Images and confirmed trail-marker locations will follow.