Donaldsons School - Linlithgow

Donaldsons School
Linlithgow

M9 From Edinburgh

• Leave the M9 signposted Linlithgow, turning left onto the A803.
• Take first left, signposted The Park Bistro and Golf Range.
• Follow road past golf range and Park Bistro.
• After Park Bistro, go over the bridge on the left and then turn right at “Y” junction and head uphill.
• Turn right onto B9080 signposted Linlithgow.
• Follow road under low bridge into Linlithgow and along to traffic lights.
• Turn left uphill towards railway station and follow road left over canal bridge and up Manse Road.
• Continue on and turn right onto Riccarton Drive.
• Follow road to end then turn left and immediately right into Donaldsons Schoool.


From Falkirk Via Torphichen

• From Falkirk, head towards Torphichen via A801.
• Follow road over River Avon and take first left (just after West Lothian Council sign).
• Continue up hill and turn left onto A706 and then first right onto B792 signposted Torphichen.
• Follow the main road through Torphichen and continue on until just before entering Bathgate.
• Turn left at signpost for Ballencrief Fishery and Cathlaw.
• Continue past Ballencrief Fishery.
• Follow road for roughly 4 miles (you should pass Beecraigs Country Park on your right).
• Continue downhill towards Linlithgow.
• Once in Linlithgow, take 3rd left into Donaldsons School.

From Stirling

From Stirling take M9 towards Edinburgh
Exit at Junction 4
Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout signposted Linlithgow
Follow this road into Linlithgow
Straight through the first set of traffic lights
Straight through another set of traffic lights past Aldi and Retail Park (on
right)
Continue on, at mini-roundabout go straight over
Take the next right, opposite “The Black Bitch” pub
Follow this road to the top of the hill (speed bumps all the way)
At the top of the hill Donaldson’s Academy is on the right.

Entrance and Parking
As you enter the school grounds; the parking areas are on your left and continue round
the corner. Enter the school by the main entrance, where you will be required to check in.
Then go past reception, keeping left and go through the first blue door on your left hand
side. Follow the stairs down and once on the ground floor, turn right in to the corridor.
The changing rooms are directly in front of you. Access to the pool is through the
changing areas. Click on map for location.

Pool
Pool: 18m x 4 lanes
Average Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius
Depth: 1.2m throughout

Changing Rooms
Communal changing rooms with some cubicles. Separate shower area.

Meeting Point
Children will be met by the pool coordinators at the entrance to the pool. Children will be
returned to this area at the end of the lesson. Children should assemble down the left hand
side of the pool before the lesson begins. Children are escorted to their stations by the
teacher.

Viewing
Parents are permitted on poolside on any week. There are also cafeteria facilities
available on the first floor for parents to sit. The rule at this venue is that all belongings
must be removed from the changing areas during the lessons. If parents are coming on to
poolside, there is a cupboard area for belongings to be stored. If parents are going to the
cafeteria, belongings must be taken with them upstairs. Parents are free also to
communicate with the lesson co-coordinator regarding their child's progress.

Hygiene
All children must shower, blow their noses and go to the toilet before entering the pool.

Personal Equipment
Compulsory:
Eye goggles must be worn to allow for clear vision.
No baggy shorts to be worn as they restrict leg movement.
SwimEasy swim caps must be worn to prevent distractions and for reasons of pool
cleanliness.
Swimming Costumes must be tight fitting.