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2016 is set to be an action-packed year in West Lothian. Here, we details six of the top attractions in the next 12 months.

The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet

Why not bag yourself a bargain.

The Centre offers a wide range of shops and restaurants and is conveniently situated in the heart of the town.

Livingston Designer Outlet, situated across from The Centre, is Scotland's largest designer outlet with over 70 famous brand names. And if you want to relax after a spot of bargain hunting, there's always the eight-screen Vue Cinema.

Five Sisters Zoo

West Calder.

Five Sisters Zoo is the only wildlife attraction centre in West Lothian.

Located just off the A71 outside West Calder and a 10 minute drive from the centre of Livingston, Five Sisters has an exciting collection of over 180 different species of mammals, birds and reptiles.

Their latest attraction, four ex-circus lions, arrived at the zoo in October 2015 and are a must see.

West Lothian Highland Games

Balbardie Park, Bathgate, May 28.

The popular West Lothian Highland Games will return to Bathgate in May.

The official start time is 10.30am and there will be plenty on show at the action-packed event, including highland dancing, the veteran's hill race and traditional heavy events like tossing the caber.

For more info, visit www.westlothiangames.com.

Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival

June 4.

Thousands of people will once again take to the streets for Bathgate's biggest day of the year.

The celebrations is the finale of weeks of fun held in the town with the highlight being the procession - which never disappoints and will feature decorated floats made by local schools and organisations.

Spectacular Jousting

Linlithgow Palace, July 2 and 3.

Take a trip back to medieval times in the picturesque setting of Linlithgow Palace and witness some Spectacular Jousting.

You can witness the clattering of hooves as the daring knights to battle - but there's also plenty more for visitors including chances to learn about the fashions of the day and you can sign up to the kids army!

Party at the Palace

Linlithgow Palace, August 13 and 14.

Returning for the third year is West Lothian's premier music festival - and this year, there's set to be a second stage.

Highlights in previous years have included Travis and Nile Rodgers and there's sure to be some big names again this summer.

Early bird weekend tickets are available for £65. For more info, visit www.partyatthepalace.co.uk.