Manager of Knight Shades Martin Sweeny is focused on photography

West Lothian photographer Martin Sweeny has compiled a pictorial view of the places he has visited , all within a few hours drive from his home town of Livingston. He specializes in all things Scottish his favorites are landscape and night photography' his photography work will soon be on display at the office of knight shades window blinds in Livingston West Lothian.

The public will be welcome to come in and have a look at all the images on display,there will also be a web site dedicated to his work, details of this will be published on this site very soon.

For a taste of Martin's work you can visit his Blog: Scotland in pictures

Most of his images have a traditional Scottish theme i.e.. castles,landscapes and famous Scottish landmarks like the Forth bridges, they are well worth a look at, prints can be purchased mounted or un mounted, you can have any size up to 24" X 18" if you wish we can have them professionally framed by Atkin framers(Livingston)  www.atkin-framers.co.uk  

For more information call: 01506 416517

Livi's newest gallery opens

LIVINGSTON'S newest gallery was officially opened on Friday, July 28, by Miss West Lothian, Leigh Gapinski.

The Knight Shades Gallery, at St Andrew's Way, Deans, is run by the proprietor of Knight Shades Blinds, Martin Sweeny, who has now decided to combine business with pleasure.

Martin took up photography as a hobby just a few years ago. But he soon discovered he had an eye for a picture and before long his photographs were in great demand.

Realizing that he had a bit of extra space in his blind making workshop, he decided to convert it into a gallery.

And within the first few days of opening, Martin has already had requests for a number of his pictures, many of which are well known Scottish scenes and landmarks.

Martin has also donated a beautiful framed picture of the Forth Road Bridge to help raise funds for Livingston FC under 19s.

Bridge picture sells for 125

KNIGHT Shades Gallery owner Martin Sweeny donated a beautiful framed picture of the Forth Road Bridge to help raise funds for Livingston FC under 19s. The final bid of 125 was made by Andy Clelland of Hair Division. Thanks go to Andy for his generosity.

Knight Shades come up with the goods for West Lothian toy appeal

At Knight Shades, we value our involvement in the West Lothian community.

Martin Sweeny managing director of Knight Shades said "as part of the local community we like to give something back into the community that has helped us grow"

This is one of many charities around the West Lothian area Knight Shades pledge there support to it is important to keep up good community relations.

Ferns Football team 

THE Ferns football team are known for their dazzling football skills, having picked up the Sunday morning league trophy and Gala Trophy last season.

But now, things are looking even brighter - thanks to the help of local businessman Martin Sweeny.

For Martin (pictured below far right), proprietor of Knight Shades Window Blinds company, in Deans, has donated the team a brand new set of strips.

The Ferns have one of the longest-serving managers in the game in Jimmy McAleer, who has overseen the team's fortunes for the past 18 years. Jimmy is assisted by Jack Fenton.