East Lothian

American

[loh-thee-uhn] / ˈloʊ ði ən /

noun

a historic county in southeastern Scotland.

East Lothian British

noun

a council area and historical county of E central Scotland, on the Firth of Forth and the North Sea: part of Lothian region from 1975 to 1996: chiefly agricultural. Administrative centre: Haddington. Pop: 91 090 (2003 est). Area: 678 sq km (262 sq miles)

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He was later traced in the Longniddry area of East Lothian on Friday and taken to hospital as a precaution.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

“This installation, gifted by East Lothian Council and re-envisaged by the people of North Berwick, explores several themes surrounding local democracy and public resistance,” a laminated note said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

East Lothian Council leader Norman Hampshire points out that it’s a small town.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

While those companies are spread across the country, the areas where green industries contribute the highest proportion of economic value are Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen and East Lothian.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

The books were brought from the Council Chambers, when Mr Anderson was found right, and all the East Lothian gentlemen wrong.

From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by William M'Combie

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