New tree marks Torphichen gala day's 100th year

Dec 31 2008 by Debbie Spalding, West Lothian Courier

A NEW tree has been planted in Torphichen to mark the village gala day’s 100th anniversary.

Torphichen had a special centenary year, which ended with First Minister Alex Salmond crowning the gala queen.

During storms last winter a mature tree blew down on the edge of Torphichen Park and to fill the gap the decision was later made to plant a centenary horse chestnut tree by Queen Caroline along with a specially made time capsule.