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September, 2009

Saturday 12th.
Music by:   Uncle Red

Thursday 17th.
Whisky Tasting Evening
(For more information ask at the bar)

August, 2009

Platform 3 was again accredited with the Best Bar None award (Silver standard). Best Bar None aims to reward licensees who provide good management, a safe and enjoyable environment for customers, discourage binge drinking and prevent alcohol-related crime. It encourages licensees to act responsibly and take pride in their premises and surroundings and, in doing so, put something back into the Town and their local community.

October, 2008

Platform 3 was again Highly Commended by the Scottish Licenced Trade News as Community Pub of the Year. We were given second place by the judges, which is a great accolade and which reflects the kind of pub that we are.  Our own Janet was also awarded second place as SLTN Bar Person of the Year, which reflects our high standards of service

We congratulate the winners, in both categories, and can proudly say that Platform 3 is one of the best pubs in all of Scotland. more...

This confirms and builds on the SLTN award that we achieved in 2006 and proves that our normal high standards continue to be maintained.  Congratulations for this are in no small way due to Janet and her staff. less...

May, 2007

Platform 3 was named as runner-up in the CAMRA Forth Valley real ale awards.  The pub was presented with the certificate by CAMRA Forth Valley chairman Alistair Prior who later enjoyed a drink with some of our regulars.  Another accolade for Platform 3.

 

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Although Platform 3 is primarily a "talking" pub we do nevertheless play a full part in the social activities of the town and surrounding district.  In fact a great many of our "regulars" are involved in various ways in the life of the town, and you will sometimes see a poster on the wall advertising one of their events.

Platform 3 proudly sponsored the annual "Duck Race" again this year (don't ask - But it's great fun and raises funds for the Gala Day).  We also sponsor Annet House, the Linlithgow museum, which is well worth a visit, and we have in the past hosted a wedding reception for friends of our regulars.  You may sometimes meet the local MSP who uses the pub for meetings from time to time as she enjoys the ambiance and safe surroundings.

The pub also has:
• The golf team who play for the 'Sprinter trophy' (in memory of a past regular)
• The horse racing enthusiasts (supported financially by the pub).
• The whisky afficionados (distillery visits are arranged by the pub).
• An annual Burns' Night Supper for regulars (arranged by the pub).
• The Highland Games Club, run as a 'private venture' by regulars.
• A dominoes team which represents the pub in the local league.

A number of organisations and clubs, from both near and far, treat Platform 3 as place of choice to visit when refreshments and a bit of relaxation are felt to be in order.  For example after a particularly demanding rehearsal (or even another successful performance) the local thespians, The Linlithgow Players regularly call in as do the Edinburgh Hash House Harriers whose main aim seems to be to run about this part of Scotland at high speed in order to work up a thirst!  The members of Linlithgow Reed Band may also often be seen enjoying a well earned "libation" after a demanding session in the band practice room.
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