The Duck Race

Ducks are a familiar sight on Linlithgow Loch but Platform 3 organises a flotilla of plastic ducks every year on the Lochmill Burn of the old paper mill at the west end of the town.

The Rotary Club of Linlithgow and Bo'ness holds an annual duck race here in support of the Town's Marches and Gala Day.  The race runs for about a quarter of a mile and attracts a large and supportive crowd.  The aim is to raise money for two deserving local events whilst giving people to the chance have fun as well

Platform 3 loans the ducks (yes, they are recycled - poor ducks) and "Mine Host" is the race organiser so a good event is assurred.  Ducks are avaliable at £2 each from platform 3 and many other outlets around the town and you can buy as many as you want!  There are prizes for the first six ducks home which would typically include:
     • A full car service
     • A meal voucher
     • A "Bucket of Booze"
     • A bouquet of flowers
     • And more

In the past the organisers have included an extra race, The Commercial Race, Where local businesses bought ducks for £25 to help fund new uniforms for the Linlithgow Reed Band who, in turn, heralded the start of the race by parading through the town to the Lochmill Burn

The race is an early evening event normally held in spring / early summer.

Keep your eye on the local press (and this page) for details of the next race!