Olympic skateboarding legend discovers some family history on trip to West Lothian
An Olympic skateboarding 'legend' was impressed by his visit to a West Lothian skatepark.
Andy Macdonald, who represented Team GB at the Paris Olympics at the age of 51, journeyed to Scotland with Skateboard GB His Scottish retreat was documented for YouTube, and he seemed quite taken by the park - but not so keen on his Irn Bru breakfast.
Andy, who is the oldest Olympic skateboarder in history, has roots in Scotland with his family hailing from Dumfries. He said his visit to Livingston was a 'bucket list destination'.
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In the clip, Andy starts off: "We're in Scotland, We're at Livi mate. It's 2C, it's eight o'clock in the morning.
"I've never been to Livi. We're about to check it out, this place is legendary. I told Tony Hawk I was coming to Scotland, and he was like 'you gotta buy me this Scotch and you've got to go skate at Livi mate'."
Andy arrives and is impressed by the park, though wary of the icy conditions. He continues: "My grandad is from Dumfries.
"It's my first trip to Scotland, I called my dad and asked about any relatives. He said my grandad is probably buried at Dumfries.
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"To get in touch with my heritage I thought I'd have a Scottish breakfast."
He then pulls out shortbread and Irn Bru to enjoy before skating. Andy adds: "I have never had anything like it.
"That aftertaste is a little rough. I wouldn't describe it as the best thing I've ever tasted, but I'm sure you get used to it."
Andy says he has seen the Livingston spot many times in clips, though seemed happy to have finally skated at the park himself.
He said: "I only have known it though video footage, but now I'm here.
"You can never really understand it till you're there in real life. That's certainly the case here.
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"This feels like a bucket list destination."
One follower commented: "This is absolute gold. Love seeing Scotland get some recognition."
Another added: "So funny to see videos like this when I live five mins drive from Livi skatey.
"Why come in winter when nobody is there? Place is bouncing during the summer!"
A third posted: "I grew up and still stay right next to the skate park, you should be there in the summer it’s much more of an experience rather than the middle of winter."